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S156 DFG

1999 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,562 mi
Last recorded83,562 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 DFG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,562 miles

centre exhaust silencer internal packing loose - rattle

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs lipped

front coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 78,751 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 73,460 miles

nearside and offside rear brakes catching slightly

nearside rear brake disc corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,847 miles

centre exhaust silencer packing loose

unable to check brake discs and pads

Fail 9 Jan 2012 63,816 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,078 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 54,078 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,401 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front and rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

wipers smeary

Fail 22 Dec 2008 38,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 38,141 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,860 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 37,501 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 37,055 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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