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S406 VNM

1999 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,564 mi
Last recorded179,564 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS406 VNM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 179,564 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 172,807 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 169,018 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 151,397 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 134,836 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 134,831 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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S406 VNM is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S406 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 S406 VNM registered?

S406 VNM is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S406 VNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S406 VNM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S406 VNM have outstanding finance?

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