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S260 CSG

1999 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,679 mi
Last recorded88,679 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 CSG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 88,679 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 88,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 86,431 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 83,679 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 80,604 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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S260 CSG is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S260 CSG, 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 S260 CSG registered?

S260 CSG is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S260 CSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S260 CSG shows 5 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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