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H4 BKS

1999 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,980 mi
Last recorded104,980 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 BKS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 104,980 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed nearside/offside (5.2.2b)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

general surface rust under vehicle

Fail 23 Jan 2017 104,980 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed nearside/offside (5.2.2b)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

general surface rust under vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2016 104,973 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 102,023 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf and osf (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 102,023 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf and osf (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 97,206 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 97,206 miles

Offside Outer Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 92,789 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 92,789 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 88,052 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 81,717 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 74,867 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 66,608 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,014 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 55,917 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 50,185 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 46,298 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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H4 BKS is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H4 BKS, 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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H4 BKS is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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