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S538 NCK

1999 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,301 mi
Last recorded148,301 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 NCK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 148,301 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 142,433 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 135,360 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 124,008 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 123,849 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 113,883 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 113,883 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S538 NCK is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S538 NCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S538 NCK registered?

S538 NCK is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S538 NCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S538 NCK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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