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S528 THB

1999 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,665 mi
Last recorded62,665 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS528 THB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 62,665 miles

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,386 miles

both coil springs corroded

both front tyres very well worn on inner edges 195/55/15

both rear steel brake pipes in wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 May 2009 53,821 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s washer jet inop

Pass 3 May 2008 49,811 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 49,811 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 45,430 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 40,441 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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S528 THB is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 104,517 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S528 THB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of S528 THB?

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What year was S528 THB registered?

S528 THB is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S528 THB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S528 THB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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