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S150 RDP

1999 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,436 mi
Last recorded173,436 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS150 RDP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2012 173,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 173,436 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 164,505 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 57,014 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 157,014 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 149,010 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 139,270 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 139,262 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

All brake discs slightly pitted.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 129,382 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 119,412 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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S150 RDP is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S150 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S150 RDP registered?

S150 RDP is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S150 RDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S150 RDP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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