2008 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · FV57 WKG
2008 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 236,248 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 236,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV57 WKG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 236,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV57 WKG 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 (FV57 WKG) between February 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 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 (12 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box has a very bad leak along the seam (8.2.2.1 (b))”.
FV57 WKG Mileage History
- 14/02/2023212,089 mi
- 17/02/2023212,231 mi+142 mi
- 29/05/2024230,520 mi+18,289 mi
- 03/06/2024230,525 mi+5 mi
- 30/05/2025236,248 mi+5,723 mi
Average of roughly 10,553 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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