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S223 KBD

1999 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,848 mi
Last recorded130,848 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS223 KBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 130,848 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body has damage

under car and some componants rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2019 130,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body has damage

under car and some componants rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2018 128,931 miles

Body has slight corrosion under car and some componants (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 126,933 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 126,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint COMPLETE ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR PADS AND DISCS HAVE SIGNS OF BEING OVERHEATED

Pass 4 Mar 2016 124,787 miles

Body has slight corrosion AND DAMAGE (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OFFSIDE WING DAY LIGHT BROKEB

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 124,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion AND DAMAGE (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST RATTLING IN CAT

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FAULT ON MAIN BEAM /DIP STALK

OFFSIDE WING DAY LIGHT BROKEB

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 121,779 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 118,951 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 116,051 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side bodt and bumper light damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2013 116,051 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 111,965 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 107,250 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 102,158 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 102,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 98,021 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 98,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 90,559 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 90,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 84,070 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 75,706 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 75,704 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)

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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S223 KBD is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S223 KBD, 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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S223 KBD is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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