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L2 VOL

1999 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,016 mi
Last recorded152,016 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 VOL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 152,016 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 141,676 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 140,708 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2009 140,708 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2008 138,468 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bonnet cable snapped at handle bonnet can still be opend

slight corrosion on fuel filter

Fail 8 Jul 2008 138,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bonnet cable snapped at handle bonnet can still be opend

slight corrosion on fuel filter

Pass 20 Jul 2007 135,201 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 131,735 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 131,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

ADVISE TRACKING

FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING OUTSIDE/INSIDE EDGES

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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L2 VOL is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L2 VOL, 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 L2 VOL registered?

L2 VOL is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is L2 VOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 VOL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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