2008 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · WG08 ODE
2008 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 88,091 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG08 ODE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 88,091 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.
WG08 ODE 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 (WG08 ODE) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WG08 ODE Mileage History
- 10/09/202276,762 mi
- 13/09/202381,670 mi+4,908 mi
- 16/09/202485,189 mi+3,519 mi
- 16/09/202588,091 mi+2,902 mi
- 16/09/202588,091 mi
Average of roughly 3,754 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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