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S167 XAD

1999 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,223 mi
Last recorded125,223 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS167 XAD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 125,223 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 122,995 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 122,995 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 117,392 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 108,512 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 100,766 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 97,009 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2010 97,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 95,394 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 93,479 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 93,479 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 89,753 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 86,289 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 86,376 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S167 XAD is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S167 XAD, 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 S167 XAD registered?

S167 XAD is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S167 XAD safe to buy?

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