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A14 MUT

1999 Volvo S40

Maroon Diesel 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,888 mi
Last recorded123,888 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 MUT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 123,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 118,037 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 113,950 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 113,950 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 104,677 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 97,636 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 88,033 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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A14 MUT is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A14 MUT, 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 A14 MUT registered?

A14 MUT is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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The MOT history for A14 MUT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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