CarVerify

Free Car Check

HX08 GDE

2008 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,249 mi
Last recorded106,249 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationHX08 GDE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 106,249 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 100,665 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 88,512 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s - Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 88,496 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 74,615 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 62,726 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 62,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 62,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 49,748 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 39,744 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 39,719 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 37,757 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 37,757 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 35,756 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 33,255 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 30,401 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 26,858 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 21,842 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 18,121 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 13,135 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 9,954 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 9,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

HX08 GDE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HX08 GDE, 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 HX08 GDE?

You can check the full history of HX08 GDE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HX08 GDE registered?

HX08 GDE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HX08 GDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX08 GDE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HX08 GDE 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 HX08 GDE. 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.