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S145 TBC

1999 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,288 mi
Last recorded119,288 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS145 TBC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2013 119,288 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 119,288 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 117,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 116,282 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 114,646 miles

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

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

Under body corrosion setting in would reccomend preventative treatment soon

Pass 22 Dec 2008 112,624 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 109,510 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 104,287 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 97,552 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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S145 TBC is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S145 TBC, 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 S145 TBC registered?

S145 TBC is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S145 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S145 TBC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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