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S109 DFG

1999 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,807 mi
Last recorded94,807 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS109 DFG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 94,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 91,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 88,168 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 85,879 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes showing age/wear and splitting

Nearside Rear Partial failure to position lamp

Nearside Strong Advise: Headlamp aged and light intensity reduced

Offside Front Side marker lamp inoperative

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern blurred (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 79,961 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern blurred (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 74,676 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker larger than 40mm within swept area of windscreen ()

Nearside headlamp beam pattern blurred

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,725 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,857 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Minor chips to windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2014 52,398 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R Tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,851 miles

Covers fitted along sills.

Vibration from exhaust system.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 44,857 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Covers fitted along sills.

Some imbalance in front brakes.

Vibration from exhaust system.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,668 miles

Auxillary belts showing age/cracking

Cover sills fitted

Fluffing and fraying to offside front seat belt

Steering and suspension components showing genaral age, wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

undertray requires attention

Fail 19 Mar 2012 39,668 miles

Auxillary belts showing age/cracking

Cover sills fitted

Fluffing and fraying to offside front seat belt

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

Steering and suspension components showing genaral age, wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

undertray requires attention

Pass 6 Jan 2011 36,085 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 35,449 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 34,265 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on edges & cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2008 34,265 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on edges & cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2007 32,379 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2006 30,172 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 28,155 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 28,155 miles

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

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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S109 DFG is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S109 DFG, 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 S109 DFG registered?

S109 DFG is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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