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P400 APS

1999 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,330 mi
Last recorded90,330 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP400 APS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 90,330 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 90,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 85,563 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 82,522 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 77,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 73,608 miles

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,982 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,314 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 63,601 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 58,479 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 58,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 54,374 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

front tyres wearing close to tread wear indicator

Fail 7 Jul 2008 54,374 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

front tyres wearing close to tread wear indicator

Pass 29 Jun 2007 47,050 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,504 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 40,504 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 32,989 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 32,989 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P400 APS is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P400 APS, 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 P400 APS registered?

P400 APS is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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