2008 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · FG08 MWK
2008 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 114,296 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG08 MWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 114,296 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.
FG08 MWK 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 (FG08 MWK) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FG08 MWK Mileage History
- 18/12/2023107,387 mi
- 19/12/2024111,170 mi+3,783 mi
- 19/12/2024111,170 mi
- 11/12/2025114,293 mi+3,123 mi
- 11/12/2025114,296 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,486 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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