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S288 UOO

1999 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,610 mi
Last recorded164,610 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 UOO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 164,610 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

battery slight insecure

hazard light switch works but intermittent

Fail 29 Jul 2016 164,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Mar 2015 156,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2015 156,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 152,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

head lamps yellow

Fail 24 Mar 2014 152,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

head lamps yellow

Fail 13 Mar 2008 103,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear outer side lamp not working

Pass 8 Nov 2006 95,946 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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S288 UOO is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S288 UOO, 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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S288 UOO is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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