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S576 JRU

1999 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,964 mi
Last recorded102,964 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS576 JRU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 102,964 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 100,710 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 100,145 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 98,871 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 97,367 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 95,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 93,646 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 93,646 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 86,460 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges[195/55/15v p6000]

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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S576 JRU is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S576 JRU, 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

How do I check the history of S576 JRU?

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What year was S576 JRU registered?

S576 JRU is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S576 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S576 JRU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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