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S264 REY

1999 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,212 mi
Last recorded155,212 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS264 REY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 155,212 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 155,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 127,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyres cracked on os front, ns front, os rear

Fail 18 Jan 2011 127,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyres cracked on os front, ns front, os rear

Pass 25 Jan 2010 101,624 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 72,833 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 48,517 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 22,262 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 20,178 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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S264 REY is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S264 REY, 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 S264 REY registered?

S264 REY is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S264 REY safe to buy?

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