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S440 CPC

1999 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,747 mi
Last recorded94,747 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 CPC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 94,747 miles

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

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

REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH AND UNEVEN WEAR ON O/S/R

Fail 22 Mar 2011 94,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH AND UNEVEN WEAR ON O/S/R

Pass 20 Mar 2010 89,473 miles

Front brake discs and pads wearing low

Fail 20 Mar 2010 89,473 miles

Front brake discs and pads wearing low

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,044 miles

Slight damage to walls of front tyres

Fail 25 Mar 2009 78,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight damage to walls of front tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2008 72,195 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 72,191 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 67,752 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 67,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 63,064 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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S440 CPC is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S440 CPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S440 CPC registered?

S440 CPC is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S440 CPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S440 CPC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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