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S142 RDP

1999 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,819 mi
Last recorded131,819 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 RDP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 131,819 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 131,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 128,905 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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S142 RDP is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S142 RDP, 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 S142 RDP registered?

S142 RDP is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S142 RDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S142 RDP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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