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T14 TYT

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,623 mi
Last recorded48,623 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT14 TYT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 48,623 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 47,802 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 47,802 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 44,362 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 44,362 miles

Offside 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 lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 36,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 29,738 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 29,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 21,856 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 8,941 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 7,102 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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T14 TYT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T14 TYT, 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 T14 TYT registered?

T14 TYT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is T14 TYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T14 TYT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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