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S114 VLS

1999 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,902 mi
Last recorded152,902 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS114 VLS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 152,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 149,567 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 145,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 139,266 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 132,389 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 125,528 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 125,528 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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S114 VLS is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S114 VLS, 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 S114 VLS registered?

S114 VLS is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S114 VLS safe to buy?

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