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S172 JSH

1999 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,978 mi
Last recorded77,978 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 JSH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2017 77,978 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,997 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 61,252 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 56,966 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,815 miles

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 21 Jun 2012 54,231 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,113 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,070 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,882 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 47,738 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 45,288 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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S172 JSH is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S172 JSH, 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 S172 JSH registered?

S172 JSH is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S172 JSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S172 JSH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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