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S122 LRM

1999 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,841 mi
Last recorded88,841 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 LRM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 88,841 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 88,841 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 75,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

a lot free travel on foot brake

high spot on all discs all round

sill and engine covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Fail 15 Dec 2010 75,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

a lot free travel on foot brake

high spot on all discs all round

sill and engine covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Pass 23 Dec 2009 69,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion on brake and fuel pipes

n/s front brake rubbing slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2009 63,989 miles

sill and engine covers fitted can not inspect

Fail 7 Jan 2009 63,989 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sill and engine covers fitted can not inspect

Fail 31 Dec 2007 58,121 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 58,121 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 51,408 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 51,408 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 44,311 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 44,311 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S122 LRM is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S122 LRM, 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 S122 LRM registered?

S122 LRM is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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