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S40 KDR

1999 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,168 mi
Last recorded83,168 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 KDR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 83,168 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 83,165 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 71,220 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 71,220 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,964 miles

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

two red led lights fitted to rear number plate

Fail 15 Jul 2009 64,954 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

two red led lights fitted to rear number plate

Pass 10 Jul 2008 59,379 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear number plate lamp dull

note-red lights fitted to rear number plate, working only with side lights applied

offside rear park brake lever (on caliper)not fully returning

offside rear tyre at 3mm

Fail 10 Jul 2008 59,379 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear number plate lamp dull

note-red lights fitted to rear number plate, working only with side lights applied

offside rear park brake lever (on caliper)not fully returning

offside rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 11 Aug 2007 53,366 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 51,175 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 KDR is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S40 KDR, 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 KDR registered?

S40 KDR is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is S40 KDR safe to buy?

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