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S576 OGW

1999 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,385 mi
Last recorded139,385 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS576 OGW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 139,385 miles

rear discs slight worn*slight exhaust blow*front to rear brake pipes slight corroaded

Pass 27 Feb 2010 137,033 miles

brake pipes starting to corroad*rear pads getting low

Pass 27 Feb 2009 132,651 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Feb 2008 126,366 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 120,685 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 109,915 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 109,904 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 OGW is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S576 OGW, 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 OGW?

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What year was S576 OGW registered?

S576 OGW is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S576 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S576 OGW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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