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S253 JLU

1999 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,767 mi
Last recorded121,767 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2006
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 JLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2006 121,767 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 121,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 115,194 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 115,194 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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S253 JLU is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S253 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S253 JLU?

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What year was S253 JLU registered?

S253 JLU is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S253 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S253 JLU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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