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S428 FFW

1999 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

156,113 mi
Last recorded156,113 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS428 FFW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 156,113 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 156,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 146,482 miles

Offside wiper blade in poor condition

Oil leak

Poor beam image nearside headlamp

Fail 7 Aug 2013 146,482 miles

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

Offside wiper blade in poor condition

Oil leak

Poor beam image nearside headlamp

Fail 26 Jul 2013 146,469 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid low

Offside wiper blade in poor condition

Oil leak

Poor beam image nearside headlamp

Pass 3 Aug 2012 137,872 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2012 137,737 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 135,170 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 135,166 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 128,879 miles

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

both front & rear indicators showing white

Fail 9 Nov 2009 128,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

both front & rear indicators showing white

Fail 15 Sep 2008 120,993 miles

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

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

bonnet cable broken

Pass 15 Sep 2008 120,993 miles

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

bonnet cable broken

Pass 27 Jul 2007 110,204 miles

Both Front Brake Pads Worn To Limits.

Both Rear Brake Pads Worn To Limits.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 102,380 miles

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

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

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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S428 FFW is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S428 FFW, 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 S428 FFW registered?

S428 FFW is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 February 1999.

Is S428 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S428 FFW shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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