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IKZ 6395

1999 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,408 mi
Last recorded112,408 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIKZ 6395
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2010 112,408 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 112,408 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 102,855 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 91,345 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 91,345 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 81,777 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 81,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 71,942 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 63,780 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 63,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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IKZ 6395 is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 IKZ 6395, 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 IKZ 6395 registered?

IKZ 6395 is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is IKZ 6395 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IKZ 6395 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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