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S470 AKP

1999 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,736 mi
Last recorded81,736 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 AKP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 81,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front seat belt in poor condition

Outer sidewall damaged nearside front tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 81,727 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front seat belt in poor condition

Outer sidewall damaged nearside front tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 74,733 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 72,998 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2010 70,612 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 66,860 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 62,759 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 56,660 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 50,570 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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S470 AKP is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S470 AKP, 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 S470 AKP registered?

S470 AKP is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S470 AKP safe to buy?

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