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S248 NRB

1999 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,624 mi
Last recorded106,624 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS248 NRB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 106,624 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 103,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 103,969 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 96,311 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 91,495 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 90,250 miles

Front Lower crossmembers s/corrosion

Nearside Front Upper and o/s coils s/corroded

Nearside Front shock light misting of oil

Nearside Rear and o/s trailing arm mtgs to body s/corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights not working ()

mid to rear section exhaut box outer skin s/corroded and rear joint s/leak

s/corrosion rear lower boot floor and chassis

Fail 5 Dec 2016 90,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split and leaking (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Lower crossmembers s/corrosion

Nearside Front Upper and o/s coils s/corroded

Nearside Front shock light misting of oil

Nearside Rear and o/s trailing arm mtgs to body s/corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights not working ()

mid to rear section exhaut box outer skin s/corroded and rear joint s/leak

s/corrosion rear lower boot floor and chassis

Pass 21 Nov 2015 87,405 miles

anti roll bar link are deteriorating both rear

Pass 22 Nov 2014 81,308 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres tread starting to split

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2014 81,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres tread starting to split

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 78,480 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 72,375 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 100,837 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 91,660 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

off side front seat belt webbing has slight fray

Pass 1 Dec 2009 86,669 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 77,308 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 66,471 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 66,471 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 56,335 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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S248 NRB is a 1999 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S248 NRB, 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 S248 NRB registered?

S248 NRB is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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