2008 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · ST57 SRV
2008 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 137,638 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
ST57 SRV Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 137,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST57 SRV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo S40 (ST57 SRV) between December 2010 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 69% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
ST57 SRV Mileage History
- 08/12/201022,941 mi
- 11/04/201233,730 mi+10,789 mi
- 11/04/201233,730 mi
- 19/06/201347,742 mi+14,012 mi
- 19/06/201347,752 mi+10 mi
- 12/06/201462,585 mi+14,833 mi
- 12/06/201462,585 mi
- 04/02/201569,641 mi+7,056 mi
- 12/01/201674,912 mi+5,271 mi
- 23/06/201675,113 mi+201 mi
- 27/06/201675,115 mi+2 mi
- 10/06/201785,223 mi+10,108 mi
- 05/06/201890,247 mi+5,024 mi
- 24/06/201994,806 mi+4,559 mi
- 26/06/201994,807 mi+1 mi
- 06/04/2021103,522 mi+8,715 mi
- 09/04/2021103,531 mi+9 mi
- 17/01/2022113,552 mi+10,021 mi
- 20/01/2022113,552 mi
- 25/01/2023115,461 mi+1,909 mi
- 31/01/2023115,531 mi+70 mi
- 09/05/2024129,363 mi+13,832 mi
- 09/05/2024129,363 mi
- 03/10/2025130,610 mi+1,247 mi
- 14/10/2025130,614 mi+4 mi
- 14/10/2025130,614 mi
- 13/10/2026137,638 mi+7,024 mi
Average of roughly 7,238 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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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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