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S322 DVA

1999 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,790 mi
Last recorded178,790 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS322 DVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 178,790 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 169,383 miles

nearside front indicator lamp lens deteriated/cracked.

Fail 22 Mar 2008 169,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front indicator lamp lens deteriated/cracked.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 157,357 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriated.

Fail 19 Jul 2006 157,357 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate slightly deteriated.

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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S322 DVA is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S322 DVA, 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 S322 DVA registered?

S322 DVA is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S322 DVA safe to buy?

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