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C10 RPR

1999 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,999 mi
Last recorded97,999 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 RPR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 97,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2014 97,999 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 92,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 92,796 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 84,575 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 84,085 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 84,085 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 81,223 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 78,681 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 78,681 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 75,495 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 69,097 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

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

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

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Pass 28 Feb 2007 62,150 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 56,720 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 56,720 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 56,720 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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C10 RPR is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C10 RPR, 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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C10 RPR is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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