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S437 OOV

1999 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,299 mi
Last recorded155,299 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS437 OOV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 155,299 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 152,241 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 152,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 149,899 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 147,242 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 67,594 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 63,099 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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S437 OOV is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S437 OOV, 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 S437 OOV registered?

S437 OOV is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S437 OOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S437 OOV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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