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S423 OFT

1999 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,633 mi
Last recorded92,633 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS423 OFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 92,633 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 86,348 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 86,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 78,295 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 78,295 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 75,546 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 70,297 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENSE DAMAGED

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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S423 OFT is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S423 OFT, 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 S423 OFT registered?

S423 OFT is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S423 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S423 OFT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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