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DA08 TZT

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,526 mi
Last recorded81,526 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 TZT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 81,526 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens is missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cooling system revivor has crack may require to attention soon

Pass 10 Feb 2021 78,449 miles

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2021 78,449 miles

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 73,587 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 67,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 61,222 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 57,970 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 57,923 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 52,572 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres just starting to deteriate and crack

Pass 7 Jul 2014 42,928 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 42,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 36,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jul 2012 30,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,639 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 22,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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
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DA08 TZT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA08 TZT, 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.

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What year was DA08 TZT registered?

DA08 TZT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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