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S456 JDM

1999 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,460 mi
Last recorded62,460 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS456 JDM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 62,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

general corrosion to underside and suspension.

Fail 16 Oct 2023 62,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

general corrosion to underside and suspension components.

Pass 21 Apr 2022 61,920 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 61,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 59,858 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 59,858 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,419 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 56,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust joint / flange corroded ,reduced in thickness

Fail 2 Apr 2019 56,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust joint / flange corroded ,reduced in thickness

Pass 12 Apr 2018 54,106 miles

Nearside Front many minor cracks in the tyre tread

Fail 12 Apr 2018 54,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front many minor cracks in the tyre tread

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,423 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 51,423 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 49,306 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 49,306 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 46,905 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre has a slight bulge forming in the outer sidewall

Pass 9 Apr 2014 44,907 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,711 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 40,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,136 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 36,208 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,208 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,465 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 33,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 31,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,997 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 26,258 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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S456 JDM is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S456 JDM, 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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S456 JDM is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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