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S416 WAN

1999 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,939 mi
Last recorded79,939 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS416 WAN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 79,939 miles

dash reports service due

sucker centre screen

Fail 14 Jan 2013 79,939 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

dash reports service due

sucker centre screen

Pass 17 Jan 2012 71,664 miles

rear wiperblade split

Fail 17 Jan 2012 71,664 miles

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

rear wiperblade split

Fail 20 Jan 2011 68,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear wiperblade split

Pass 20 Jan 2011 68,802 miles

rear wiperblade split

Pass 19 Jan 2010 65,004 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 65,004 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 60,193 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 56,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 56,574 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 51,867 miles

O/S/R inner side light not working.O/S/R marker light not working.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 44,552 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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S416 WAN is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S416 WAN, 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 S416 WAN registered?

S416 WAN is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S416 WAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S416 WAN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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