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CY57 LNW

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,694 mi
Last recorded128,694 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY57 LNW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 128,694 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 120,010 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 104,134 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 104,066 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

boot release faulty

Pass 11 Nov 2022 100,499 miles

Central Front slight leak on steering rack

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

boot release switch opened on test intermittently opening

Pass 12 Nov 2021 96,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 92,670 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 88,745 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 88,727 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 81,751 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 81,743 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification part of old broken spring mounted in with new coil spring (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 79,008 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 69,802 miles

Nearside Front Wheel and tyre damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2016 60,553 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 53,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 45,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 39,530 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,263 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 24,248 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 24,248 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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CY57 LNW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CY57 LNW, 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 CY57 LNW registered?

CY57 LNW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is CY57 LNW safe to buy?

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