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S506 LVV

1999 Volvo S40

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,387 mi
Last recorded198,387 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS506 LVV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 198,387 miles

ECU lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen damaged

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside rear inner side lamp not working

Rear anti-roll bar link rod bushes worn

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear suspension bushes perished

Sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2014 197,981 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ECU lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen damaged

Front windscreen wiper blades not tested

Nearside rear inner side lamp not working

Rear anti-roll bar link rod bushes worn

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear suspension bushes perished

Sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2013 177,910 miles

ECU fault lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Engine and gearbox leaking oil

Front brake discs worn and rusted

Front brake pads worn low

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front road springs rusty

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front tyres worn low on the tread shoulders

Front windscreen fogged around the edges

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake pads low

Rear brakes pulsating in service

Rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 3 Oct 2013 177,910 miles

ECU fault lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Engine and gearbox leaking oil

Front brake discs worn and rusted

Front brake pads worn low

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front road springs rusty

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front tyres worn low on the tread shoulders

Front windscreen fogged around the edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake pads low

Rear brakes pulsating in service

Rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 9 Oct 2012 165,490 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Front windscreen degrading

Nearside anti-roll bar link rod ball joint boots perished

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on the tread shoulders

Nearside track rod end boot perished and leaking grease

Rear brakes pulsating in service

Service/ECU fault lamp on

Slight free play within the steering system detected at the steering wheel

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Oct 2012 165,453 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Both front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Front windscreen degrading

Nearside anti-roll bar link rod ball joint boots perished

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on the tread shoulders

Nearside track rod end boot perished and leaking grease

Rear brakes pulsating in service

Service/ECU fault lamp on

Slight free play within the steering system detected at the steering wheel

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Nov 2011 156,444 miles

inner sills/chassis starting to corrode

nearside front at a angle

road springs corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2011 156,404 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

inner sills/chassis starting to corrode

nearside front at a angle

road springs corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 153,362 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2011 153,315 miles

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 149,522 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 146,784 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 144,397 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 141,970 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 139,661 miles

o/s/r side day running light is not illuminating

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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S506 LVV is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S506 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S506 LVV registered?

S506 LVV is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S506 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S506 LVV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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