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S431 PAC

1999 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,297 mi
Last recorded160,297 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS431 PAC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 160,297 miles

Rear hand brake low on effort 17%

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (5.2.6)

Fail 19 May 2017 160,294 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (5.2.6)

Rear hand brake low on effort 17%

Pass 17 May 2016 133,693 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2016 133,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 117,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 117,971 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 110,007 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 109,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 105,434 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 105,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 100,446 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 100,446 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 96,005 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 96,005 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2010 90,777 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 90,777 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 85,884 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 82,102 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 82,102 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 76,243 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 70,308 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 70,308 miles

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

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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S431 PAC is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S431 PAC, 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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S431 PAC is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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