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S509 XAD

1999 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,902 mi
Last recorded194,902 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 XAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2015 194,902 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 194,902 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 185,975 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 172,294 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 159,356 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 149,033 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 141,702 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 133,953 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 133,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 124,782 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 124,782 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 114,177 miles

BONNET CATCH SIEZING

NOISE FROM STEERING ON NEAR SIDE

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

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

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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S509 XAD is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S509 XAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S509 XAD?

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What year was S509 XAD registered?

S509 XAD is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S509 XAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S509 XAD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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