2008 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · FL08 UCF
2008 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2008. Recorded mileage 127,922 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FL08 UCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2024
- 127,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
FL08 UCF Mileage History
- 18/05/2022119,409 mi
- 04/06/2022119,410 mi+1 mi
- 24/05/2023123,475 mi+4,065 mi
- 10/06/2024127,922 mi+4,447 mi
- 12/06/2024127,922 mi
Average of roughly 4,114 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FL08 UCF 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 V40 (FL08 UCF) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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