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S417 VNM

1999 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,924 mi
Last recorded162,924 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS417 VNM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 162,924 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 162,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F Tyre worn to 0mm outer edge...

Fail 25 Jun 2013 159,425 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 159,425 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 155,437 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 152,227 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 152,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 149,322 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 149,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2009 143,371 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 143,371 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 138,216 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 132,047 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 127,109 miles

n/s front and rear tyres inside edges worn

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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S417 VNM is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S417 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.

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What year was S417 VNM registered?

S417 VNM is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S417 VNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S417 VNM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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