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S422 PAC

1999 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,568 mi
Last recorded119,568 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS422 PAC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 119,568 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 116,382 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 112,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 109,872 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 109,872 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 106,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 102,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 97,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 92,878 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 92,878 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 89,737 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 87,183 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 84,167 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 81,689 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 81,689 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 79,403 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 79,403 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 74,728 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 68,196 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 60,643 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 60,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 51,033 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 51,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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S422 PAC is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S422 PAC, 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 S422 PAC registered?

S422 PAC is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S422 PAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S422 PAC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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