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99WH4831

1999 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,969 mi
Last recorded130,969 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration99WH4831
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2010 130,969 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 130,969 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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99WH4831 is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 99WH4831, 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 99WH4831 registered?

99WH4831 is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is 99WH4831 safe to buy?

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