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DIG 3769

1999 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,100 mi
Last recorded114,100 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 3769
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 114,100 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 114,100 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 113,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 105,092 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 97,313 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 97,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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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DIG 3769 is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DIG 3769, 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 DIG 3769 registered?

DIG 3769 is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is DIG 3769 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 3769 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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