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L939 JFC

1999 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,181 mi
Last recorded137,181 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL939 JFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 137,181 miles

vehicle condition underneath in various places surface corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2014 131,201 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 131,104 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 125,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear out line marker light (in bumper) not working.

off side rear out line marker light (in bumper) not working.

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 119,815 miles

off side front tyre inner side wall small cracks evident.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 114,099 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 114,019 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 107,337 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall is cut three times.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 107,337 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall is cut three times.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 100,717 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 93,531 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 87,212 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 87,209 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 77,257 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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L939 JFC is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L939 JFC, 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 L939 JFC registered?

L939 JFC is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is L939 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L939 JFC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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