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S127 TPP

1999 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,688 mi
Last recorded97,688 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 TPP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 97,688 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS FADEING

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 5 Aug 2010 97,357 miles

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES ARE FADEING BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 90,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 86,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 80,837 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 74,189 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 74,189 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 TPP is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc 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 S127 TPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S127 TPP registered?

S127 TPP is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S127 TPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S127 TPP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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