2008 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · FV08 TLX
2008 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 182,859 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV08 TLX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/10/2024
- 182,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV08 TLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo S40 (FV08 TLX) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
FV08 TLX Mileage History
- 11/10/2022146,817 mi
- 10/10/2023169,999 mi+23,182 mi
- 20/10/2023170,064 mi+65 mi
- 24/10/2024182,859 mi+12,795 mi
Average of roughly 17,693 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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