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S497 KLT

1999 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,150 mi
Last recorded166,150 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 KLT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 166,150 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 159,194 miles

Both rear inner sill panels rusted

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 151,615 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 142,682 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 128,250 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 124,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 124,176 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 116,621 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 116,611 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 109,422 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 109,416 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 101,418 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 101,418 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 95,124 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 89,376 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 81,632 miles

Headlamp height adjuster not working with switch

Pass 9 Jan 2007 74,890 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 66,161 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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S497 KLT is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S497 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.

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What year was S497 KLT registered?

S497 KLT is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S497 KLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S497 KLT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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