CarVerify

Free Car Check

MF08 GJU

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,425 mi
Last recorded56,425 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationMF08 GJU
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

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 56,425 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 55,422 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 54,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 53,378 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 51,403 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 49,110 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 49,109 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear smashed (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 45,683 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 44,931 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 44,509 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 44,509 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 43,592 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,066 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre outer side walls perished

o/s/f ind lamp in door mirror loose

Fail 20 Mar 2015 37,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre outer side walls perished

o/s/f ind lamp in door mirror loose

Pass 4 Apr 2014 28,744 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,824 miles

all four tyres underinflated

offside front tyre deteriorated/scuffed on outer sidewall also worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,781 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 14,688 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 14,688 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

MF08 GJU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MF08 GJU, 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 MF08 GJU?

You can check the full history of MF08 GJU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MF08 GJU registered?

MF08 GJU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is MF08 GJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 GJU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MF08 GJU 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 MF08 GJU. 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.