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S515 LVV

1999 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,184 mi
Last recorded148,184 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS515 LVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2017 148,184 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 146,061 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 143,559 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 139,252 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 133,755 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 128,155 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 121,605 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 115,543 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 109,152 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 103,257 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 95,349 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 81,934 miles

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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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S515 LVV is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S515 LVV, 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 S515 LVV?

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What year was S515 LVV registered?

S515 LVV is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S515 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S515 LVV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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