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S237 NSO

1999 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,607 mi
Last recorded153,607 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 NSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 153,607 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 153,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 145,599 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 145,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 139,849 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 129,214 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 129,214 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 115,992 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 185,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 NSO is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S237 NSO, 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 S237 NSO registered?

S237 NSO is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S237 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S237 NSO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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