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AAS 717

1999 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,276 mi
Last recorded76,276 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAS 717
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 76,276 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 76,257 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 75,684 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 74,780 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 74,776 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2020 74,596 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 74,596 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 72,978 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 69,053 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 69,053 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 63,477 miles

brake fluid heavily discoloured

Fail 23 Jun 2017 63,477 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

osf headlamp insecure inside

brake fluid heavily discoloured

Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,164 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,367 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,616 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 50,437 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,758 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 47,250 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,740 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 41,350 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,301 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,118 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,460 miles

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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AAS 717 is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AAS 717, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AAS 717?

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What year was AAS 717 registered?

AAS 717 is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is AAS 717 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAS 717 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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