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S548 SCF

1999 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

207,191 mi
Last recorded207,191 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS548 SCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2010 207,191 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 207,191 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 205,984 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 201,285 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 201,285 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 197,822 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 197,822 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 193,794 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 193,794 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 SCF is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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

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