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S505 LVV

1999 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,787 mi
Last recorded92,787 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS505 LVV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 92,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 78,809 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 71,615 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 68,893 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 65,072 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 61,022 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 54,791 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,927 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,725 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 42,714 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 37,516 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,516 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 30,790 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,205 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 26,298 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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S505 LVV is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S505 LVV, 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 S505 LVV registered?

S505 LVV is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S505 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S505 LVV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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