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S127 LRM

1999 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,237 mi
Last recorded66,237 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 LRM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

air bag light on

crack in front number plate

front brake discs becoming pitted

Fail 10 Feb 2010 66,231 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 63,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 63,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 57,546 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 53,642 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 47,099 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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S127 LRM is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S127 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 S127 LRM registered?

S127 LRM is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S127 LRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S127 LRM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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