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S401 JBW

1999 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,910 mi
Last recorded110,910 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 JBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 110,910 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 107,904 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 102,967 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 98,085 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 93,033 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 87,532 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 81,881 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 75,826 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 69,354 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 62,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

hazzard light switch sticking (recomend new switch).

Pass 11 Jan 2006 62,549 miles

hazzard light switch sticking (recomend new switch).

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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S401 JBW is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 S401 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

How do I check the history of S401 JBW?

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What year was S401 JBW registered?

S401 JBW is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S401 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S401 JBW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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