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S430 OJR

1999 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,079 mi
Last recorded91,079 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS430 OJR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,079 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 91,079 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 86,021 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 82,239 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 75,940 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 71,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 71,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 65,561 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 58,463 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 58,463 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,117 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 43,053 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 34,200 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 34,200 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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S430 OJR is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S430 OJR, 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 S430 OJR registered?

S430 OJR is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S430 OJR shows 14 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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