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S529 MEF

1999 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,455 mi
Last recorded95,455 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS529 MEF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 95,455 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 88,465 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 78,169 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 78,141 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 67,563 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 56,972 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 48,751 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 48,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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S529 MEF is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S529 MEF, 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 S529 MEF?

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What year was S529 MEF registered?

S529 MEF is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S529 MEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S529 MEF shows 8 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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