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S433 FFW

1999 Volvo V40

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

243,895 mi
Last recorded243,895 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS433 FFW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 243,895 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 243,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 231,362 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 226,774 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 226,774 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 222,896 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 222,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED AND CRACKED

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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S433 FFW is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel 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 S433 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 S433 FFW registered?

S433 FFW is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S433 FFW safe to buy?

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