The 2008 Volvo S40 is a front-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.6 litres and an output of 74 kW (101 hp).
The asking price is 4,500 €. That is 800 € (22%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 3,700 €. The estimate is based on 179 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 250 € from the original 4,750 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 8 days and a private seller in about 6 days.
The odometer reads 219,760 km, which works out at about 12,000 km per year. The car was inspected 11/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 11/2026. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 247 € per year
- Insurance 510 € per year
- Financing instalment 70 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 760 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Mikkeli.
Basic information
- Registration number
- OTY-894
- Mileage
- 219,760 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.6 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2008
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Red
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 163203
- Nettiauto ID
- 15909570
Technical details
- Power
- 74 kW / 100 hp
- Fuel consumption
- 7 l/100 km (urban)
- Seats
- 5
- CO2 emissions
- 171 g/km (NEDC)
- Kerb weight
- 1,324 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,800 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,470 × 1,770 × 1,430 mm
- First registration
- 14/01/2008
- Last inspection
- 11/2025
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
No notable equipment was identified from the listing.
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 4,500 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 8 days and a private seller in about 6 days.
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2026 | 4,750 € | – |
| 11/08/2026 | 4,500 € | −250 € |
Next inspection due around 11/2026
About 3 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 11/2025.
Check with Traficom
Failures in the same model series
867 cars of the Volvo S40 model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 498 defects leading to a failure, or 57.4 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. That is fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Axles and suspension 36.2
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 9.5
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Emissions and leaks 7.5
Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks
The remaining 7.4 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (571). Median mileage 243,000 km.
Figures describe the Volvo S40 model series first registered in 2008, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11/08/2026 | Asking price | 4,750 € → 4,500 € |
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalDescription from the seller, in Finnish.
Source: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volvo S40 cost?
Volvo S40 is for sale at 4,500 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 3,700 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 4 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 08/08/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 250 € below the original listing price.
Has this car been on the market before?
No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2008 and was first registered on 14/01/2008.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 219,760 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 11/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 35.5 % of Volvo S40 cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (867 inspections, median mileage 243,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2008 Volvo in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 9,486 Volvo passenger cars first used in 2008 in traffic use in Finland. That is 8.7 % of all cars first used that year, making it the third most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (71.6 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For Volvo S40 cars first registered in 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 57.4 defects per 100 inspections, against 75.7 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 247 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 195/65 R15.
Where is Volvo S40 located?
The car is located in Etelä-Savo (Mikkeli, Etelä-Savo).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.