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S427 DNV

1999 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,565 mi
Last recorded100,565 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS427 DNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 100,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 100,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 96,506 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2010 91,487 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre and nearside front tyre inner sidewalls deteriorating. Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

two front to rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2010 91,487 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre and nearside front tyre inner sidewalls deteriorating. Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 10 Nov 2009 88,017 miles

Rear steel brake pipes showing corrosion signs.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 84,270 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 79,292 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 79,279 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 74,887 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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S427 DNV is a 1999 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S427 DNV, 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 S427 DNV registered?

S427 DNV is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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