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T707 OOB

1999 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,972 mi
Last recorded141,972 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT707 OOB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 141,972 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 141,972 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 130,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r position light bulb not working, 50% still lights up

o/s/r position light bulb not working, 50% still lights up

Pass 14 Apr 2010 117,904 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 117,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 111,182 miles

Advise front tyres deteorated

Advise oil leak on engine

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Pass 25 Apr 2008 108,271 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 108,271 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 102,831 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 96,529 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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T707 OOB is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T707 OOB, 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 T707 OOB registered?

T707 OOB is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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