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S495 UUJ

1999 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,032 mi
Last recorded139,032 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 UUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 139,032 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 137,360 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 134,177 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 131,420 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 128,476 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s & n/s rear tyres low

Fail 22 Oct 2009 128,471 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s & n/s front tyres low

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2009 128,465 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 125,418 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 117,828 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 104,788 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 104,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S495 UUJ is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S495 UUJ, 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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What year was S495 UUJ registered?

S495 UUJ is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 February 1999.

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