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S105 TPP

1999 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,583 mi
Last recorded140,583 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS105 TPP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 140,583 miles

Both headlamp images hazy. inner reflector discolouring

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

Metal fuel pipes by underfloor filter very corroded

Offside repeater and both rear indicator bulbs colour fading

Rear exhaust join very poor condition but not leaking at test

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 May 2014 140,582 miles

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

Both headlamp images hazy. inner reflector discolouring

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

Metal fuel pipes by underfloor filter very corroded

Offside repeater and both rear indicator bulbs colour fading

Rear exhaust join very poor condition but not leaking at test

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 May 2013 137,989 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipes at under floor filter corroded

Nearside rear running light not working

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 May 2013 137,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipes at under floor filter corroded

Nearside rear running light not working

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 136,211 miles

All ball joint dust covers deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt etc

All indicator and side repeater bulbs colour fading

Auxilliary drive belt perished and cracking

Drivers seatbelt webbing fraying ,cutting in to B post plastics

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter and pipes to it very rusty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Tyres under inflated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Jun 2012 136,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

All ball joint dust covers deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt etc

All indicator and side repeater bulbs colour fading

Auxilliary drive belt perished and cracking

Drivers seatbelt webbing fraying ,cutting in to B post plastics

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter and pipes to it very rusty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Tyres under inflated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 May 2011 132,102 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs colour fading

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 132,102 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs colour fading

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 128,501 miles

Headlamp adjusters not working & beam patterns fading

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 123,550 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 118,741 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 118,741 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 112,410 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 107,739 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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S105 TPP is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S105 TPP, 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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S105 TPP is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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