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S572 XAD

1999 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,677 mi
Last recorded73,677 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS572 XAD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,677 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 73,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 72,860 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 72,860 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 71,773 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,902 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 66,603 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 66,601 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 63,201 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2006 58,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 58,062 miles

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

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

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

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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S572 XAD is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S572 XAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S572 XAD registered?

S572 XAD is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S572 XAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S572 XAD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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