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S140 RDP

1999 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,892 mi
Last recorded94,892 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 RDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 94,892 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 88,636 miles

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 88,636 miles

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 82,127 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

center to rear exhaust joint heavily deteriorated

front indicators are slgihty faded

headlamp covers fitted, off/side/front headlamp cover is damaged

near/side/rear side marker light is covered with tape and is not working

near/side/rear tyre is perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes are imbalanced

Pass 16 Nov 2011 76,070 miles

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

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)

all four brake discs corroded

engine undertray fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 71,387 miles

Movement to rear anti roll bar rubbers

Pitting to all brake disc's

Slight pitting to all metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Nov 2009 66,510 miles

Pitting to all metal brake disc's

Fail 19 Nov 2009 66,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pitting to all metal brake disc's

Pass 24 Nov 2008 60,478 miles

Nearside headlight pattern just within MOT limits

Pass 26 Nov 2007 54,945 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 48,858 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 42,428 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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S140 RDP is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S140 RDP, 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 S140 RDP registered?

S140 RDP is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 January 1999.

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