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RF57 CXD

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,695 mi
Last recorded129,695 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 CXD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 129,695 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 122,129 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 115,614 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded lower section of coil springs corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all under-side suspension components corroded subframe / anti-roll bars / suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 105,295 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2022 105,295 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front ABS WIRE INSECURE

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 101,266 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 101,266 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 99,354 miles

All exhaust corrosion but supported

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear all suspension components corrosion but not seriously weakened

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 44/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering fluid residue around steering rack box

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Dec 2020 99,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All exhaust corrosion but supported

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear all suspension components corrosion but not seriously weakened

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 44/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering fluid residue around steering rack box

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jun 2019 93,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 88,640 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 83,322 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 83,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 75,907 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 63,289 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 63,284 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,592 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 57,587 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Aug 2014 45,860 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,054 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,768 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 26,767 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,216 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 15,448 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
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RF57 CXD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RF57 CXD, 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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RF57 CXD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 February 2008.

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