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TEZ 6929

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,940 mi
Last recorded101,940 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEZ 6929
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 101,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 94,205 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 94,204 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 94,204 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 93,609 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 93,607 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 88,028 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 88,028 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Hydraulic brake calliper leaking O/S REAR (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S BOOT SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S BOOT SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 82,763 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 82,763 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn N/S FRONT LINK BAR & BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LOWER & PLAY IN BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S & BOOT SPLIT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 74,950 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 73,839 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 68,644 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 63,249 miles

Front mounting not supporting front pipe

Pass 23 May 2017 56,806 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 51,372 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 44,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise both rear tyre treads cracking.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 37,335 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise both rear tyre treads cracking.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 30,056 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both reasr tyres starting to crack and perish

front wipers smearing

Pass 31 May 2012 23,921 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 23,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 19,585 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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TEZ 6929 is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TEZ 6929, 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 TEZ 6929 registered?

TEZ 6929 is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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