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S264 SBC

1999 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,641 mi
Last recorded104,641 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS264 SBC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 104,641 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded on edges

nearside and offside rear indicators fading

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

stone chip on front screen has been repaired now barely visible

Fail 15 May 2010 104,549 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded on edges

nearside and offside rear indicators fading

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

stone chip on front screen has been repaired now barely visible

Pass 29 May 2009 92,351 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 92,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 78,786 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 78,786 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE B/DISCS WORN & LIPPED

ADVISE O/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO EXHAUST

ADVISE SUSPECT M/CYLINDER FAULT

Pass 7 Feb 2007 64,291 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 61,482 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 SBC is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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.

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S264 SBC is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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