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S34 JLT

1999 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,139 mi
Last recorded105,139 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS34 JLT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 105,139 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 99,448 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 99,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 93,070 miles

both headlamp reflectors deteriorated.

nearside front tyre tread getting low.

nearside headlamp glass chipped.

nearside rear tyre tread close to limit.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 92,745 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both headlamp reflectors deteriorated.

nearside front tyre tread getting low.

nearside headlamp glass chipped.

nearside rear tyre tread close to limit.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,465 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil level low

Fail 29 Jul 2013 84,421 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil level low

Pass 8 Aug 2012 76,968 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 76,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear D bushes worn

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Jul 2011 69,202 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 69,202 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both rear outer sidelights inop

nearside front tyre just above legal limit

nearside number plate lamp dull

offside cv boot on the verge of splitting

Pass 7 Jun 2010 64,304 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 64,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside 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)

both beam patterns weak

Fail 27 May 2009 59,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear outer side lights inop

exhaust rear section joint heavily corroded

handbrake comes up high

offside beam pattern weak

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

Pass 27 May 2009 59,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear outer side lights inop

exhaust rear section joint heavily corroded

handbrake comes up high

offside beam pattern weak

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

Pass 29 May 2008 54,630 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 May 2008 54,630 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2007 51,617 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 47,385 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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S34 JLT is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S34 JLT, 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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S34 JLT is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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