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S161 XDP

1999 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,256 mi
Last recorded122,256 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 XDP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 122,256 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 122,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 85,835 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 85,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 60,873 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 37,367 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 37,329 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S161 XDP is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S161 XDP, 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 S161 XDP registered?

S161 XDP is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S161 XDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S161 XDP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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