MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,562 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
centre exhaust silencer internal packing loose - rattle
exhaust system corroding
front brake discs lipped
front coil springs corroded
centre exhaust silencer packing loose
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs lipped
front subframe / suspension arms / coil springs - corroding
nearside and offside front and nearside rear brake pipes to hoses corroding
nearside and offside rear brakes catching slightly
nearside rear brake disc corroding
centre exhaust silencer packing loose
unable to check brake discs and pads
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
centre exhaust silencer packing loose
unable to check brake discs and pads
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
centre silencer internal packing loose (rattle)
nearside front headlight adjuster missing - reflector slight play
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
centre silencer internal packing loose (rattle)
nearside front headlight adjuster missing - reflector slight play
exhaust system corroding
nearside and offside front and rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding
wipers smeary
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S156 DFG is a 1999 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 S156 DFG, 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 S156 DFG registered?
S156 DFG is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 January 1999.
Is S156 DFG safe to buy?
The MOT history for S156 DFG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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