2008 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · CP08 GUA
2008 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 May 2008. Recorded mileage 167,755 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP08 GUA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2025
- 167,755 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.
CP08 GUA 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 (CP08 GUA) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CP08 GUA Mileage History
- 05/02/2022135,465 mi
- 06/02/2023146,588 mi+11,123 mi
- 01/02/2024158,161 mi+11,573 mi
- 05/02/2025167,743 mi+9,582 mi
- 06/02/2025167,755 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 10,750 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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