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LFZ 3738

1999 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,059 mi
Last recorded61,059 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 3738
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,059 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 49,567 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,764 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads worn low

rear exhaust system corroded

slight under body corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,915 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,629 miles

slight wear in rear anti rollbar link bushes

slight wear in rear brake discs

serface corrission on exhaust

Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2008 42,799 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 41,946 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 40,335 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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LFZ 3738 is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LFZ 3738, 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 LFZ 3738 registered?

LFZ 3738 is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is LFZ 3738 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFZ 3738 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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