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A15 EPB

1999 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,641 mi
Last recorded167,641 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 EPB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 167,641 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 167,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 161,111 miles

heat shield on cat insercure

Fail 23 Apr 2013 161,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 157,435 miles

Bonnet difficult to open and close

Exhaust heat shield rattling

N/s/headlight slightly insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 153,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

only just met emission limits

rear suspension bushes deteriorating (no excess movement)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 150,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general condition of rear suspension bushes detereiorating (no excessive movement)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 145,330 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 140,578 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 140,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 132,298 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 122,509 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 122,452 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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A15 EPB is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 104,517 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 EPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A15 EPB registered?

A15 EPB is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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