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S538 UKM

1999 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,889 mi
Last recorded106,889 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 UKM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 106,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 101,613 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 95,728 miles

both rear radius arm bushes worn

Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 83,522 miles

Offside Rear sill has been repaired with another material other than metal, however i am not able to access the corrosion beneath the repair

Fail 6 Jan 2020 83,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill has been repaired with another material other than metal, however i am not able to access the corrosion beneath the repair

Pass 7 Jan 2019 77,132 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 71,577 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 70,950 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,133 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 70,133 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 69,604 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,991 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 65,175 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 61,759 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 58,606 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 58,606 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 55,288 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,442 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 46,774 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 46,774 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 42,356 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 38,050 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 UKM is a 1999 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UKM, 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 S538 UKM registered?

S538 UKM is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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