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S442 OJR

1999 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,838 mi
Last recorded116,838 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS442 OJR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2015 116,838 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 114,816 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 110,436 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2012 103,148 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 100,447 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 98,201 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 96,166 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 93,449 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 87,617 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 80,263 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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S442 OJR is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S442 OJR, 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 S442 OJR registered?

S442 OJR is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S442 OJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S442 OJR shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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