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S393 FAE

1999 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,516 mi
Last recorded114,516 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS393 FAE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 114,516 miles

front tyres on legal limit osr worn edge and perishede

Fail 25 Jan 2011 114,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres on legal limit osr worn edge and perishede

Pass 1 Sep 2009 108,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr tyre out of shape

Pass 26 Aug 2008 104,418 miles

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

n/s/headlamp tied in

Fail 26 Aug 2008 104,418 miles

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

n/s/headlamp tied in

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 94,349 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 85,681 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 85,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S393 FAE is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S393 FAE, 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 S393 FAE registered?

S393 FAE is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S393 FAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S393 FAE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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