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S276 SBC

1999 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,729 mi
Last recorded69,729 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS276 SBC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 69,729 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,759 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 66,759 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall weather cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewall deep weather cracks

offside rear tyre sidewall deep weather cracks

Fail 17 Jan 2012 66,759 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre sidewall weather cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewall deep weather cracks

offside rear tyre sidewall deep weather cracks

Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,523 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 65,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 64,664 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 63,771 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 63,180 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 62,051 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 62,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 59,933 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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S276 SBC is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S276 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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What year was S276 SBC registered?

S276 SBC is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S276 SBC safe to buy?

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