The 2008 Volvo S40 is a front-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.5 litres and an output of 169 kW (230 hp). The car is imported from Sweden. Used imports of this make totalled 17,631 cars in 2023–2025, 90 of them 2008 cars.

The asking price is 13,900 €. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 83%.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 9 days.

The odometer reads 100,000 km, which works out at about 6,000 km per year. The car was inspected 10/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 10/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Parking sensors

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 980 € per year.

The listing says 2 sets of tyres are included.

The seller is a private individual, Joensuu.

The car has been for sale since 13/10/2026.

Basic information

Registration number
CSJ-218
Mileage
100,000 km
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Engine
2.5 l, Petrol
Model year
2008
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Silver
Tyre sets
2
In traffic use in Finland
18 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
Imported car
Yes, from Sweden
VIN number
YV1MS675982385107
bilbil.fi ID
271160

Technical details

Power
169 kW / 230 hp
Torque
320 Nm
Acceleration (0–100)
7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
Fuel consumption
13.5 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Number of gears
5
Cylinders
5
Turbocharger
Yes
CO2 emissions
224 g/km
Kerb weight
1,480 kg
Gross weight
1,960 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,480 × 1,770 × 1,430 mm
First registration
27/08/2008
Last inspection
10/2026
Type approval number
e4*2001/116*0076

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Parking sensors
  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

Asking price: 13,900 €

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No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 10/2027

About 12 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 10/2026.

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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
  1. Axles and suspension 36.2

    314 defects, All cars 27.5

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Brakes 9.5

    82 defects, All cars 20.9

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 7.5

    65 defects, All cars 7.9

    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.

Sale periods

Private seller, Joensuu, Pohjois-Karjala 1 day for sale
Sweden: BESOO BILAR, Eskilstuna, Södermanland 30 days
11/8/20261/9/202622/9/202613/10/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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CountryPeriodAsking priceOdometerRegistration number
1Sweden8/2026–9/202699,900 SEK97,000 kmGSX914
2Finland10/202613,900 €100,000 kmCSJ-218

Driven between observations

  • 3,000 km (Sweden → Finland)

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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.

  • Base tax 368 €/yr
  • Driving power tax 0 €/yr
  • Total vehicle tax 368 €/yr

Base tax is based on CO₂ emissions (NEDC), 224 g/km.

Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).

Driver's age 45 yrs

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  • Liability insurance260 €/yr
  • Comprehensive −25% Without discount 470 €/yr 350 €/yr
  • Total insuranceWithout discount 730 €/yr 610 €/yr

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The listing says 2 sets of tyres are included.

Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.

Tyre sizes for this model

  • 235/35 R19
  • 225/40 R18
  • 225/45 R17
  • 205/55 R16
  • 205/50 R17
  • 195/65 R15
  • 225/30 R20
  • 225/35 R19

Wheel sizes for this model

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19″
20″
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Frequently asked questions about this car

Which car has the registration CSJ-218?

CSJ-218 is a 2008 Volvo S40 with 100,000 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 13,900 €.

How much does Volvo S40 cost?

Volvo S40 is for sale at 13,900 €.

How long has this car been for sale?

The listing entered bilbil.fi's tracking on 13/10/2026.

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 27/08/2008. It was imported to Finland as a used car.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 100,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 10/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

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 a snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

How common are used imports of this make?

17,631 used Volvo passenger cars were imported into Finland in 2023–2025, 14.4% of all used passenger-car imports; 90 of them were 2008 cars. The most common source countries for used passenger-car imports are Sweden (52%) and Germany (30%).

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 automatic.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Tow bar, Adaptive cruise control, Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 368 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

Where is Volvo S40 located?

The car is located in Pohjois-Karjala (Joensuu, Pohjois-Karjala).

How much does the car cost to keep per year?

The estimate is 978 € per year: vehicle tax 368 €, insurance 610 €. Insurance and energy are estimates; vehicle tax is calculated from the car's own data.

Who is selling this car?

The seller is Private seller (Joensuu).

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.