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T211 JEY

2008 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,620 mi
Last recorded123,620 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT211 JEY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 123,620 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 123,607 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2024 108,354 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 90,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 82,043 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 72,409 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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front light damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 64,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Front light damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 64,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front light damaged

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 56,427 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 56,427 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 48,096 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 47,919 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 40,935 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,656 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 33,542 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 26,612 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 20,871 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 11,276 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 10,513 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 8,511 miles

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

advise o/s front tyre worn

Pass 1 Jun 2011 6,453 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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T211 JEY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T211 JEY, 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 T211 JEY registered?

T211 JEY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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