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CP57 WRL

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,472 mi
Last recorded97,472 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 WRL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 97,472 miles

boot lid can't be opened

Fail 6 Oct 2025 97,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

boot lid can't be opened

Pass 11 Oct 2024 77,904 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 63,446 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt receiver case missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2023 63,446 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt receiver case missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2022 53,924 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 43,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 43,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 35,458 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 32,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 28,355 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 27,217 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 27,031 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 26,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,704 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 25,706 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 25,499 miles

Cut in near side front tyre.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,647 miles

cut in side wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2011 23,129 miles

exhaust back mounting rusty

n/s/f tyre side wall cut ok for test

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 WRL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP57 WRL registered?

CP57 WRL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is CP57 WRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP57 WRL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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