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S312 COJ

1999 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,407 mi
Last recorded136,407 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS312 COJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 136,407 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 121,778 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 121,428 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 121,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 1 Apr 2008 121,057 miles

both front & nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2007 120,613 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 119,791 miles

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

oil leaking from engine excessive

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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S312 COJ is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S312 COJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S312 COJ registered?

S312 COJ is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S312 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S312 COJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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