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CP57 VTJ

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,743 mi
Last recorded115,743 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 VTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 115,743 miles

anti skid service light on

Fail 19 Dec 2018 115,743 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

anti skid service light on

Pass 21 Dec 2017 103,859 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 89,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 89,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 79,303 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,285 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 57,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 57,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,374 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 36,075 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 31,425 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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CP57 VTJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 77,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP57 VTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CP57 VTJ registered?

CP57 VTJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is CP57 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP57 VTJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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