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S112 NGC

1999 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,620 mi
Last recorded124,620 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS112 NGC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 124,620 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 115,559 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 100,887 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 86,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Jan 2014 86,433 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,434 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished and cut

Fail 16 Nov 2012 73,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s and n/s wipers worn

o/s/r tyre perished and cut

Pass 11 Nov 2011 65,145 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in outer wall

poor beam pattern n/s

Fail 11 Nov 2011 65,140 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre cut in outer wall

poor beam pattern n/s

Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,138 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades split

Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,660 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 44,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 36,268 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 34,917 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 33,378 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 33,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 31,725 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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S112 NGC is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc 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 S112 NGC, 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 S112 NGC registered?

S112 NGC is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S112 NGC safe to buy?

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