2008 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · VA08 BZV
2008 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 72,206 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA08 BZV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 72,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA08 BZV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo S40 (VA08 BZV) between June 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
VA08 BZV Mileage History
- 30/06/201124,238 mi
- 18/06/201231,764 mi+7,526 mi
- 18/06/201231,764 mi
- 17/06/2013350,101 mi+318,337 mi
- 05/06/201437,844 mi-312,257 mi
- 12/06/201540,653 mi+2,809 mi
- 15/06/201643,494 mi+2,841 mi
- 14/06/201746,053 mi+2,559 mi
- 14/06/201848,470 mi+2,417 mi
- 26/06/201951,116 mi+2,646 mi
- 17/06/202053,508 mi+2,392 mi
- 17/06/202053,508 mi
- 09/06/202157,250 mi+3,742 mi
- 22/06/202260,707 mi+3,457 mi
- 14/06/202363,393 mi+2,686 mi
- 10/06/202466,897 mi+3,504 mi
- 11/06/202466,897 mi
- 11/06/202569,980 mi+3,083 mi
- 11/06/202672,206 mi+2,226 mi
- 11/06/202672,206 mi
Average of roughly 3,209 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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