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S212 NOD

1999 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,805 mi
Last recorded145,805 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS212 NOD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 145,805 miles

both rear brake flexable hoses,metal ferrules corroded

brake pedal antislip rubber worn

handbrake travel

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2013 145,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear brake flexable hoses,metal ferrules corroded

brake pedal antislip rubber worn

handbrake travel

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 131,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 131,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 116,610 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 116,381 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 102,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 98,429 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 98,355 miles

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

advise both wiper blades split

advise n/s and o/s rear seat belts have child seats fitted belts not checked.

advise n/s front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

advise n/s rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

advise o/s front tyre on 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2008 89,148 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 78,917 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 69,205 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 66,510 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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S212 NOD is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S212 NOD, 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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S212 NOD is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S212 NOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S212 NOD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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