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S591 YWP

1999 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,702 mi
Last recorded132,702 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS591 YWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 132,702 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 127,128 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 127,115 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 110,061 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 97,985 miles

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

offside rear seat belt buckle twisted

Fail 1 Nov 2010 97,985 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

offside rear seat belt buckle twisted

Pass 7 Nov 2009 83,635 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake travel slightly high..

Pass 10 Nov 2008 69,363 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 57,004 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 57,004 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 47,445 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 44,265 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2005 44,265 miles

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

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

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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S591 YWP is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S591 YWP, 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.

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What year was S591 YWP registered?

S591 YWP is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S591 YWP safe to buy?

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