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S382 JBW

1999 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,235 mi
Last recorded147,235 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS382 JBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 147,235 miles

Alternator rib belt deteriorating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 139,974 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 129,366 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc has surface corrosion, Brake performance low

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 129,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake disc has surface corrosion, Brake performance low

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 119,076 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion underside chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wiper blade split

Pass 23 Sep 2014 111,310 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to chassis and suspension.

Fail 23 Sep 2014 111,310 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion to chassis and suspension.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 110,957 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 110,949 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 103,602 miles

both rear trayling arm front bushes starting to part on bonding

Pass 12 Nov 2011 99,495 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 99,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r brake disc pitted and worn

Pass 2 Dec 2010 94,633 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 94,633 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 88,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 83,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 78,784 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 73,821 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 69,036 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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S382 JBW is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S382 JBW, 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 S382 JBW registered?

S382 JBW is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S382 JBW safe to buy?

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