MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,872 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
some side marker lights not working
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
some side marker lights not working
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S476 TAH is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S476 TAH, 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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S476 TAH is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 January 1999.
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