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DHZ 6668

1999 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,417 mi
Last recorded140,417 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 6668
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 140,417 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 140,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2007 132,398 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp glass cracked beam ok

Fail 22 May 2007 132,398 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

o/s headlamp cracked beam ok

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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DHZ 6668 is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 DHZ 6668, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DHZ 6668 registered?

DHZ 6668 is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is DHZ 6668 safe to buy?

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