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S286 RNK

1999 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,080 mi
Last recorded156,080 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS286 RNK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 156,080 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)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 156,080 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 148,420 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 139,042 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 129,930 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 119,100 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2008 119,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2007 108,772 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 100,309 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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S286 RNK is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc 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 S286 RNK, 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 S286 RNK registered?

S286 RNK is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S286 RNK safe to buy?

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