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S334 ORU

1999 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,114 mi
Last recorded127,114 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS334 ORU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 127,114 miles

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

both front tyres perished slightly and getting low on tread

Fail 21 Jul 2014 127,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres perished slightly and getting low on tread

Pass 22 Jul 2013 122,658 miles

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

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

n/s/beam image deteriorated slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2012 118,063 miles

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

exhaust system slight blow

Fail 16 Jul 2012 118,063 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust system slight blow

Pass 19 Jul 2011 111,552 miles

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)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2011 111,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2010 107,131 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit inner edges

both sides rear trailing arm bushes det

front pads look low?

n/s/r outline marker light broken/inop

various brake pipes slightly corrded/ferrules

various corrosion underneth

various parts exhausht deteriating/minor leak gasess

Pass 14 Jul 2009 102,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 97,006 miles

n/s/r indicator slightly discloured

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to become unbonded no excessive movement

rear back box starting to deteriate

Pass 25 Jul 2007 90,030 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 82,556 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 82,556 miles

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

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

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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S334 ORU is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S334 ORU, 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 S334 ORU registered?

S334 ORU is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S334 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S334 ORU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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