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S510 TWX

1999 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,712 mi
Last recorded113,712 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS510 TWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 113,712 miles

front brake imbalance 20 percent

nearside front and offside rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 16 Apr 2013 113,708 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake imbalance 20 percent

light switch damaged but serviceable

nearside front and offside rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 6 May 2011 92,269 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 92,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front discs inner and outer faces corroded

both rear discs inner and outer faces corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,583 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 72,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 55,658 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 55,248 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 47,945 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 40,581 miles

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

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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S510 TWX is a 1999 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S510 TWX, 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 S510 TWX registered?

S510 TWX is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S510 TWX safe to buy?

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