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S548 RTW

1999 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,974 mi
Last recorded106,974 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS548 RTW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 106,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 106,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 100,257 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 100,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 91,198 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 79,927 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 79,927 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near side rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 79,798 miles

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed n/s and o/s (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 79,516 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 79,283 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,428 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,242 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 76,463 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 75,436 miles

O/S/F Side marker has broken lens and white light visible

Pass 22 May 2009 74,468 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 72,788 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 71,202 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 69,234 miles

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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S548 RTW is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S548 RTW, 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.

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What year was S548 RTW registered?

S548 RTW is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S548 RTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S548 RTW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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