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S134 TPP

1999 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,880 mi
Last recorded93,880 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS134 TPP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 93,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 93,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 93,017 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 92,556 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close on inner edge and heavily perished. Dated 2001. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close on inner edge and heavily perished. Dated 2001. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 92,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close on inner edge and heavily perished. Dated 2001. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close on inner edge and heavily perished. Dated 2001. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 91,845 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 91,130 miles

Both rear tyres perished & splits in inner sidewall

Fail 25 Jan 2018 91,130 miles

Both rear tyres perished & splits in inner sidewall

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 90,042 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,640 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 88,549 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 86,889 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 86,880 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 84,940 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 82,645 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 82,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,297 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,080 miles

both head lamps just met limits

Fail 15 Jan 2010 75,457 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both head lamps just met limits

Pass 15 Jan 2010 75,457 miles

both head lamps just met limits

Fail 16 Jan 2009 73,409 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 73,409 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 71,203 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 71,203 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 69,197 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 66,993 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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S134 TPP is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S134 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.

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What year was S134 TPP registered?

S134 TPP is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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