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CP57 WRO

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,680 mi
Last recorded75,680 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 75,680 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 75,679 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 71,436 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 71,436 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 71,173 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 68,165 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 61,020 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 60,692 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 51,404 miles

slight bulge on offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,922 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 40,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WRO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WRO, 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 WRO registered?

CP57 WRO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 February 2008.

Is CP57 WRO safe to buy?

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