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S539 TAH

1999 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,680 mi
Last recorded112,680 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS539 TAH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 112,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 103,564 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 103,564 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 96,213 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 88,781 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 88,781 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,311 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 75,986 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust joints corroded

offside front marker lamp not working

Fail 7 Jan 2013 72,723 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 72,723 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 69,364 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 65,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 65,561 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 61,349 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 61,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,862 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s rear tyre perished on side wall

Fail 18 Dec 2008 55,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked

n/s rear tyre perished on side wall

o/s/ rear inner side light not working

Pass 27 Dec 2007 49,784 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 27 Dec 2007 49,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Dec 2006 44,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres perished

front wiper blades split

Pass 5 Jan 2006 38,673 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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S539 TAH is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S539 TAH, 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 S539 TAH registered?

S539 TAH is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S539 TAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S539 TAH shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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