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S258 SBC

1999 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,566 mi
Last recorded78,566 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS258 SBC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 78,566 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 78,083 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 77,946 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,510 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,303 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 77,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 76,937 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 76,592 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 75,865 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 75,283 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 74,944 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 73,112 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 71,369 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 68,245 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 63,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 57,083 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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S258 SBC is a 1999 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S258 SBC, 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

How do I check the history of S258 SBC?

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What year was S258 SBC registered?

S258 SBC is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 January 1999.

Is S258 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S258 SBC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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