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S236 MCW

1999 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,783 mi
Last recorded115,783 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2007
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 MCW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2007 115,783 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 115,782 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 111,462 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 111,422 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 107,808 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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S236 MCW is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S236 MCW, 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 S236 MCW registered?

S236 MCW is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 January 1999.

Is S236 MCW safe to buy?

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