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P3 HAM

1999 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,083 mi
Last recorded77,083 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 HAM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 77,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 77,029 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 74,092 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 71,655 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 71,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 65,794 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 65,794 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 58,098 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 58,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 54,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 54,702 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,056 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 37,636 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2006 37,636 miles

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

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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P3 HAM is a 1999 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P3 HAM, 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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What year was P3 HAM registered?

P3 HAM is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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