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S247 LBD

1999 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,095 mi
Last recorded126,095 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 LBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 126,095 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 111,434 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 111,434 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

N/S C/V Gaitor leaking

N/S/F Wheel arch cover insecure

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 93,994 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 93,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 78,903 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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S247 LBD is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S247 LBD, 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 S247 LBD registered?

S247 LBD is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S247 LBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S247 LBD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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