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S546 JBW

1999 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,353 mi
Last recorded128,353 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS546 JBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 128,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2015 128,343 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 117,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2014 117,318 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2013 110,056 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 110,055 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2012 103,553 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 103,553 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 96,790 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise n/s/r marker light not working

Fail 21 May 2011 96,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise n/s/r marker light not working

Pass 18 May 2010 89,579 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 89,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear inner sidelight inop

Pass 15 May 2009 82,947 miles

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 75,216 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 75,216 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2007 67,475 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 59,138 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 58,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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S546 JBW is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S546 JBW, 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 S546 JBW registered?

S546 JBW is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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