CarVerify

Free Car Check

FL08 EKA

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,336 mi
Last recorded114,336 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 EKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 114,336 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 114,336 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 106,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

temp fuel cap

Fail 22 Jul 2025 106,544 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

temp fuel cap

Pass 8 Jul 2024 95,034 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2024 95,034 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2023 84,757 miles

temp fuel cap

Pass 23 Jul 2022 73,641 miles

Rear temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2021 65,089 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 64,763 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2019 62,951 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 60,432 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,865 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,976 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 54,479 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 54,479 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 51,769 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 51,674 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013
Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,503 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FL08 EKA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 77,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL08 EKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FL08 EKA?

You can check the full history of FL08 EKA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FL08 EKA registered?

FL08 EKA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is FL08 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 EKA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL08 EKA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FL08 EKA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.