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S310 JDM

1999 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,613 mi
Last recorded83,613 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS310 JDM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 83,613 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded around fuel tank

some corrosion front coil springs

wheels off inspection front brakes , pads low discs worn

Pass 19 Feb 2016 77,908 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion front coil springs

flasher bulbs pale

front to rear brake pipes corroded

some corrosion rear chassis

water in nearside front flasher lens

Fail 19 Feb 2016 77,908 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion front coil springs

flasher bulbs pale

front to rear brake pipes corroded

some corrosion rear chassis

water in nearside front flasher lens

wheels off inspection front brakes

Pass 13 Feb 2015 72,195 miles

exhaust center section corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 72,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust center section corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 67,276 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded

some wear rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 14 Feb 2014 67,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

centre exhaust deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded

some wear rear anti roll bar bushes

wheels off inspection rear brakes

Pass 19 Feb 2013 61,811 miles

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside wiper blade split

slight play rear anti roll bar bushes

some corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Feb 2012 56,220 miles

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside no plate light intermittent

Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,352 miles

front disc pads low wheels off inspection required

some corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 39,743 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 39,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 33,793 miles

wheels off inspection of rear brakes recommended

Fail 19 Feb 2008 33,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

adjusters broken on both headlmps

wheels off inspection of rear brakes recommended

Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,020 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,830 miles

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

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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S310 JDM is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S310 JDM, 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 S310 JDM registered?

S310 JDM is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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