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S40 AJF

1999 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,389 mi
Last recorded98,389 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 AJF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 98,389 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 98,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 94,357 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 88,004 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 88,004 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 83,063 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 76,537 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 76,537 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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S40 AJF is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S40 AJF, 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 S40 AJF registered?

S40 AJF is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is S40 AJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 AJF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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