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S149 MFC

1999 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

133,672 mi
Last recorded133,672 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 MFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 133,672 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 133,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 125,116 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 118,535 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 118,527 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 113,565 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 113,565 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 106,605 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 106,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 101,272 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 101,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Off side rear tyre is unevenly worn + on 3.00 mm

Pass 16 Aug 2005 91,598 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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S149 MFC is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S149 MFC, 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 S149 MFC registered?

S149 MFC is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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