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MEZ 2419

1999 Volvo V40

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,997 mi
Last recorded164,997 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 2419
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 164,997 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes corroded

outer sill covers fitted

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 13 Jan 2014 164,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes corroded

outer sill covers fitted

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 2 Jan 2013 159,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 20 Dec 2012 159,277 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 22 Dec 2011 150,943 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2010 137,325 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2010 137,325 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2010 122,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 112,063 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2009 112,007 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 105,287 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 101,182 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2006 93,739 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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MEZ 2419 is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MEZ 2419, 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 MEZ 2419 registered?

MEZ 2419 is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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