2008 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · LB57 XSZ
2008 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 121,816 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LB57 XSZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 121,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB57 XSZ 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 (LB57 XSZ) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LB57 XSZ Mileage History
- 19/12/202297,087 mi
- 18/12/2023101,901 mi+4,814 mi
- 18/12/2024108,788 mi+6,887 mi
- 20/12/2024108,788 mi
- 16/12/2025121,816 mi+13,028 mi
Average of roughly 8,265 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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