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S246 MCW

1999 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,809 mi
Last recorded119,809 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 MCW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2014 119,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 102,455 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 96,452 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 94,741 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 92,762 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 88,247 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 86,396 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 82,883 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 67,310 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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S246 MCW is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S246 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 S246 MCW registered?

S246 MCW is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 January 1999.

Is S246 MCW safe to buy?

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