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JJJ 499K

1999 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

132,346 mi
Last recorded132,346 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJJ 499K
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 132,346 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 131,789 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 131,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 130,368 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 128,927 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 127,635 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 125,697 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 123,413 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 121,228 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 118,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 116,558 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 112,161 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 112,161 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 105,427 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 105,427 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 100,999 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 97,039 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 93,248 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 90,787 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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JJJ 499K is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JJJ 499K, 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 JJJ 499K registered?

JJJ 499K is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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The MOT history for JJJ 499K shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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