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S255 TPP

1999 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,309 mi
Last recorded60,309 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 TPP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 60,309 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,373 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 45,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 38,953 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 38,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 32,428 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,406 miles

o/s rear tyre on limit front brake pads look low

Pass 26 Nov 2010 27,128 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,716 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 23,716 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,150 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 21,150 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 18,646 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 16,705 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 15,363 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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S255 TPP is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S255 TPP, 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 S255 TPP registered?

S255 TPP is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S255 TPP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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