2008 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · AB08 VKU
2008 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 May 2008. Recorded mileage 81,402 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AB08 VKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2025
- 81,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB08 VKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo S40 (AB08 VKU) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AB08 VKU Mileage History
- 11/04/202266,132 mi
- 11/04/202371,555 mi+5,423 mi
- 11/04/202371,555 mi
- 18/04/202476,143 mi+4,588 mi
- 16/04/202581,402 mi+5,259 mi
Average of roughly 5,066 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (P1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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