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S279 VNM

1999 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,398 mi
Last recorded131,398 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 VNM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 131,398 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2010 123,294 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise rear number plate sighlt dirty

Pass 1 Sep 2009 99,198 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 95,558 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 95,558 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2007 87,013 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 77,442 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 68,671 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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S279 VNM is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S279 VNM, 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

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What year was S279 VNM registered?

S279 VNM is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S279 VNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S279 VNM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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