2008 Volvo S40 2.4L Diesel · PY08 BUE
2008 Volvo S40 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 07/06/2008. Recorded mileage 195,093 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,093 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2400cc
PY08 BUE Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2021
- 195,093 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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PY08 BUE Mileage History
- 24/06/201062,353 mi
- 05/07/201165,198 mi+2,845 mi
- 07/07/201163,363 mi-1,835 mi
- 06/08/201269,301 mi+5,938 mi
- 06/08/201269,301 mi
- 17/08/201379,937 mi+10,636 mi
- 19/08/201379,937 mi
- 07/06/201488,340 mi+8,403 mi
- 30/06/201595,661 mi+7,321 mi
- 04/07/2016102,461 mi+6,800 mi
- 04/07/2016102,461 mi
- 15/06/2017115,765 mi+13,304 mi
- 16/06/2017115,765 mi
- 05/07/2018140,651 mi+24,886 mi
- 03/07/2019162,905 mi+22,254 mi
- 03/07/2019162,912 mi+7 mi
- 06/11/2020178,701 mi+15,789 mi
- 05/11/2021195,093 mi+16,392 mi
Average of roughly 11,678 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
PY08 BUE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo S40 (PY08 BUE) between June 2010 and November 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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