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S408 TCC

1999 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

25,505 mi
Last recorded25,505 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS408 TCC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 25,505 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 24,663 miles

Corrosion N/S/R Outer sill.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 23,638 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 22,755 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven wear on tread

Offside Rear Secondary light inoperative

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 22,755 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven wear on tread

Offside Rear Secondary light inoperative

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 21,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 20,451 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 19,444 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion n/s/r floor pan

corrosion o/s/r floor pan

Fail 26 Apr 2018 19,444 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion n/s/r floor pan

corrosion o/s/r floor pan

Pass 27 Apr 2017 18,350 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 17,342 miles

corrosion o/s & n/s rear floor pans

Fail 28 Apr 2015 16,495 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 16,495 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 15,714 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 14,997 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 14,224 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 13,496 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 13,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 12,903 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,375 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 11,739 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 11,330 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 10,570 miles

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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S408 TCC is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1999 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 92,953 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 S408 TCC, 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 27 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S408 TCC registered?

S408 TCC is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S408 TCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S408 TCC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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