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S538 MEF

1999 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,930 mi
Last recorded115,930 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 MEF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 115,930 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 112,304 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 112,304 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 107,395 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 107,394 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

very heavy rust on offside mainthrough brake pipe

Pass 23 Jan 2008 102,145 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 94,615 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 82,002 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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S538 MEF is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S538 MEF, 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 S538 MEF registered?

S538 MEF is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 February 1999.

Is S538 MEF safe to buy?

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