2008 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · BL08 HZG
2008 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 187,403 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL08 HZG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2024
- 187,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL08 HZG 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 (BL08 HZG) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BL08 HZG Mileage History
- 08/09/2022174,027 mi
- 22/09/2022174,107 mi+80 mi
- 31/10/2023180,339 mi+6,232 mi
- 01/11/2023180,340 mi+1 mi
- 31/10/2024187,403 mi+7,063 mi
Average of roughly 6,231 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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