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S480 KLT

1999 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,349 mi
Last recorded115,349 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS480 KLT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 115,349 miles

Front brake discs lipped

N/S/F wiper blade split still clearing screen

Oil leak from sump

Pass 25 Oct 2011 107,652 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 99,275 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 99,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front and rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 21 Oct 2009 89,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 79,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 79,789 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 69,439 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 59,285 miles

Rear tyres have uneven wear,"stepping" on inside edges.

Pass 24 Oct 2005 49,900 miles

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

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

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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S480 KLT is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S480 KLT, 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 S480 KLT registered?

S480 KLT is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S480 KLT safe to buy?

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