2008 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · LR08 DUJ
2008 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 148,957 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LR08 DUJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2024
- 148,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LR08 DUJ Mileage History
- 07/04/201117,780 mi
- 06/04/201230,333 mi+12,553 mi
- 27/03/201340,885 mi+10,552 mi
- 27/03/201340,885 mi
- 08/04/201453,680 mi+12,795 mi
- 08/04/201453,680 mi
- 10/04/201563,305 mi+9,625 mi
- 08/04/201675,438 mi+12,133 mi
- 23/03/201783,812 mi+8,374 mi
- 23/03/201783,812 mi
- 14/03/201897,887 mi+14,075 mi
- 14/03/201897,887 mi
- 13/03/2019112,171 mi+14,284 mi
- 17/03/2020127,809 mi+15,638 mi
- 19/03/2020127,809 mi
- 07/04/2021135,027 mi+7,218 mi
- 07/04/2021135,028 mi+1 mi
- 05/04/2022140,558 mi+5,530 mi
- 05/04/2022140,558 mi
- 12/04/2023145,081 mi+4,523 mi
- 12/04/2023145,081 mi
- 11/04/2024148,957 mi+3,876 mi
Average of roughly 10,080 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
LR08 DUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo S40 (LR08 DUJ) between April 2011 and April 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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