2008 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · KY08 NSV
2008 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 119,799 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,799 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY08 NSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 119,799 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.
KY08 NSV 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 (KY08 NSV) between April 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KY08 NSV Mileage History
- 14/04/2022111,370 mi
- 21/07/2023112,027 mi+657 mi
- 06/03/2024112,033 mi+6 mi
- 06/08/2025119,799 mi+7,766 mi
- 06/08/2025119,799 mi
Average of roughly 2,544 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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