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S40 MWS

1999 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,275 mi
Last recorded126,275 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 MWS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 126,275 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 124,897 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 119,210 miles

o/s/r inner side light in-op †front coil springs corroded †corrosion to various brake pipes †o/s/f wheel centre caps missing †engine noisy †wipers smearing slightly †exhaust system cororded

Fail 12 Feb 2006 110,755 miles

Near side rear fog lamp minop †Brake hoses cracking and perishing †Off side front wheel centre missing †Borderlinre treadwear to both front tyres

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear silencer very heavily corroded †service light on †Exhaust front pipe bracket very heavily corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2006 110,755 miles

Near side rear fog lamp minop †Brake hoses cracking and perishing †Off side front wheel centre missing †Borderlinre treadwear to both front tyres

Rear silencer very heavily corroded †service light on †Exhaust front pipe bracket very heavily corroded

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 MWS is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MWS, 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 MWS registered?

S40 MWS is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S40 MWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 MWS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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