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S271 LLT

1999 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,376 mi
Last recorded97,376 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 LLT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 97,376 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 89,861 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 77,936 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 77,936 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 70,537 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 63,356 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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S271 LLT is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S271 LLT, 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 S271 LLT registered?

S271 LLT is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S271 LLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S271 LLT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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