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S259 JLP

1999 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,729 mi
Last recorded96,729 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 JLP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 May 2008 96,729 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 May 2008 96,729 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Nov 2006 87,592 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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S259 JLP is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 S259 JLP, 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 S259 JLP?

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What year was S259 JLP registered?

S259 JLP is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S259 JLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S259 JLP shows 3 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.

Does S259 JLP have outstanding finance?

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