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S548 KDY

1999 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,046 mi
Last recorded134,046 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS548 KDY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 134,046 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 121,859 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

NS door mirror glass missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 121,859 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

NS door mirror glass missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 107,523 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 107,523 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009
Fail 4 Aug 2009 91,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 80,791 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 71,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 71,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 64,613 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre perishing

offside front wiper deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2005 57,569 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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S548 KDY is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S548 KDY, 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 S548 KDY registered?

S548 KDY is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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