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S130 LTF

1999 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,720 mi
Last recorded164,720 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 LTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 164,720 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 162,478 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 160,353 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 158,300 miles

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

slight leak from front exhaust joint

Fail 5 Dec 2012 158,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight leak from front exhaust joint

Pass 13 Dec 2011 156,355 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 156,355 miles

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

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

n/s/ and o/s headligh beam very weak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 153,899 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 153,899 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/&/N/S/ FRONT HEAD LIGHT PATTEN WEAK

O/S/REAR OUTER BODY SKIRT TRIMMING INSECURE

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 151,666 miles

N/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

N/S/REAR TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

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

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

O/S/FRONT HEAD LIGHT PATTEN WEAK

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 148,783 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 148,783 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

METAL BRAKE PIPES LIGHTLY CORRODED

NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS NOT ON WITH IGN OFF

Pass 15 Dec 2007 146,810 miles

NAIL & SCREW IN O/S/REAR TREAD

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 143,040 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 140,182 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 136,987 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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S130 LTF is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S130 LTF, 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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S130 LTF is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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