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CV57 LPF

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,859 mi
Last recorded107,859 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 LPF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 107,859 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 107,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 102,563 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 97,718 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 97,716 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 89,733 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 89,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,067 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 82,067 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 76,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Mar 2014 66,869 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 59,129 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 59,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 47,193 miles

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

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

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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CV57 LPF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CV57 LPF, 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 CV57 LPF registered?

CV57 LPF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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