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S249 JLU

1999 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,786 mi
Last recorded164,786 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 JLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 164,786 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 164,716 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2011 136,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 112,386 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 92,397 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 76,255 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 76,255 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 74,133 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 70,609 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 66,547 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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S249 JLU is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S249 JLU, 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 S249 JLU registered?

S249 JLU is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S249 JLU safe to buy?

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