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D9 JJP

1999 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

67,112 mi
Last recorded67,112 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 JJP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 67,112 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil warning light on dash

Fail 10 Mar 2026 67,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure split under test (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil warning light on dash

Pass 11 Mar 2025 65,840 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 64,121 miles

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

advise both rear chassis rails corroded advise clean up

Fail 28 Feb 2024 64,040 miles

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

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

advise both rear chassis rails corroded advise clean up

Pass 9 Feb 2023 61,832 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 60,008 miles

advise corrosion to offside and nearside chassis rails

Fail 15 Feb 2022 60,001 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

advise corrosion to offside and nearside chassis rails

Pass 23 Feb 2021 58,425 miles

advise both front brake discs heavily pitted and worn

advise corrosion to front chassis rails

Pass 24 Feb 2020 57,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 57,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise tracking

Pass 18 Feb 2019 55,452 miles

advise corrosion to offside and nearside chassis rails

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 53,505 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 53,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 51,219 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 48,835 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 48,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 46,112 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 43,978 miles

advise offside front seat belt fraying

advise offside front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,251 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,753 miles

advise offside front seat belt fraying

advise tracking

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,999 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrision to both rear brake pipes to flexi's

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,869 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 33,869 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 30,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear no plate starting to peel

Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,825 miles

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

rear no plate starting to peel

Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,222 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 24,075 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,842 miles

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

OSF headlight ajuster not working aim at upper limit

OSR marker light not working

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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D9 JJP is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 D9 JJP, 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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D9 JJP is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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