2008 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · CX08 VFT

The 2008 Volvo S40 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 June 2025 at 187,870 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. Annual mileage has tracked close to typical use for an 18-year-old car. The tester logged 128,532 miles on 28 May 2021, rising to 145,035 by 9 June 2022, 159,599 on 13 June 2023, 174,351 on 29 May 2024, and 187,870 on 6 June 2025. That equates to roughly 13,000 to 15,000 miles per year across the record, with no standing gaps or sudden accumulation spikes. The DVSA data shows no advisories or failures at any stage, so the history is sparse on fault detail. Given the absence of recorded advisories, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of consumable and structural items that a pass test may not flag in depth. At 187,870 miles, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and calipers will carry substantial wear even if within test limits. Structural corrosion around sills and subframes warrants close examination given the vehicle's age. The clean record implies previous owners kept basic statutory maintenance current, though it reveals little about intermediate servicing. A pre-purchase check of tyre condition, exhaust emissions under load, and drivetrain noise remains sensible on a high-mileage Volvo of this era.