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S180 XCR

1999 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,384 mi
Last recorded180,384 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 XCR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 180,384 miles

Both front and both rear brake pads getting low

Both head light beam patterns fading

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/R sill corroded and holed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 180,384 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front and both rear brake pads getting low

Both head light beam patterns fading

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/R sill corroded and holed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 173,646 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 173,646 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 171,325 miles

Offside Front track rod end boot perished

Pass 2 Sep 2014 166,983 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 160,740 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 156,020 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 156,012 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 152,158 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 147,773 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 142,085 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 135,531 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 129,479 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 124,372 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 118,005 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 117,770 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (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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S180 XCR is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S180 XCR, 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 S180 XCR registered?

S180 XCR is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 January 1999.

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