CarVerify

Free Car Check

LM57 CJF

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,704 mi
Last recorded51,704 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 CJF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 51,704 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 45,177 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 38,998 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 30,983 miles

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Pass 11 Oct 2021 28,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/wr16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 28,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/wr16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 28,443 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 28,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 27,999 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 27,845 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 27,405 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 26,288 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 26,288 miles

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

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

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 25,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 24,068 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 24,068 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,639 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 18,972 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 15,457 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LM57 CJF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 LM57 CJF, 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

How do I check the history of LM57 CJF?

You can check the full history of LM57 CJF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LM57 CJF registered?

LM57 CJF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 January 2008.

Is LM57 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 CJF 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.

Does LM57 CJF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LM57 CJF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.