MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust shows age
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust shows age
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust flanges show corrosion
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust flanges show corrosion
exhaust system deteriorated
front indicators and the n/s/r are slightly discoloured
n/s and o/s rear trailing arm rubber bushes deteriorated and have slight movement
plastic outer sill covers fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust system deteriorated
front and rear brake disc very heavily worn
front indicators and the n/s/r are slightly discoloured
n/s and o/s rear trailing arm rubber bushes deteriorated and have slight movement
plastic outer sill covers fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S270 MCW is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 S270 MCW, 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 S270 MCW registered?
S270 MCW is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 February 1999.
Is S270 MCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S270 MCW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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