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S237 JLU

1999 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,547 mi
Last recorded162,547 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 JLU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 162,547 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 158,874 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 152,630 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 146,854 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 140,959 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 140,959 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

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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S237 JLU is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S237 JLU, 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 S237 JLU registered?

S237 JLU is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S237 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S237 JLU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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