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S320 KLT

1999 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

39,930 mi
Last recorded39,930 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS320 KLT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,930 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 39,930 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,549 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 38,549 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,148 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 37,148 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Apr 2009 35,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,790 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,143 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 32,369 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,369 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,142 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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S320 KLT is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S320 KLT, 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 S320 KLT registered?

S320 KLT is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S320 KLT safe to buy?

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