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R90 JEY

1999 Volvo V40

Blue Lpg 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

334,900 mi
Last recorded334,900 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 JEY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 334,900 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

all four brake discs scored and slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2017 334,900 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

all four brake discs scored and slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2016 329,565 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 329,565 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 317,401 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 287,522 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 244,255 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 201,154 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 157,677 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 135,918 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 133,382 miles

(advise) rear back box joint slight blow

Pass 12 Feb 2009 121,893 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 109,929 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 98,616 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 89,004 miles

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

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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R90 JEY is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R90 JEY, 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 R90 JEY registered?

R90 JEY is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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