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A333 FAY

1999 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

48,656 mi
Last recorded48,656 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA333 FAY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 48,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 48,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 43,703 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 42,531 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 42,183 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 41,232 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 2 Oct 2015 39,333 miles

OIL LEAK G/BOX

UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 30 Sep 2014 37,889 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,261 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,627 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,666 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,661 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,821 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,555 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,607 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,117 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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A333 FAY is a 1999 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A333 FAY, 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 A333 FAY registered?

A333 FAY is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is A333 FAY safe to buy?

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