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S584 RJS

1999 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,485 mi
Last recorded174,485 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS584 RJS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 174,485 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 174,464 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 169,713 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 164,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 154,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 145,061 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 145,061 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 138,742 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 122,071 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 104,245 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 93,240 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 82,827 miles

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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S584 RJS is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S584 RJS, 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 S584 RJS registered?

S584 RJS is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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