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ADY 725D

1999 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,509 mi
Last recorded102,509 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 725D
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 102,509 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 102,509 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2011 91,819 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 91,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

unable to open offside rear door [inside or outside]

Pass 19 Aug 2010 86,651 miles

offside rear door unable to open from inside or outside

Pass 19 Aug 2009 82,278 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 82,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 78,686 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 78,686 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 75,312 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 57,556 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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ADY 725D is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ADY 725D, 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

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What year was ADY 725D registered?

ADY 725D is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is ADY 725D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADY 725D shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADY 725D have outstanding finance?

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