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S536 MEF

1999 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,006 mi
Last recorded123,006 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS536 MEF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 123,006 miles

both front tyres worn uneven and on 1.6mm limit

condition of center exhaust

heavy rust on both rear brake discs

Fail 23 Jan 2009 122,960 miles

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

both front tyres worn uneven and on 1.6mm limit

condition of center exhaust

heavy rust on both rear brake discs

Pass 24 Jan 2008 114,426 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 114,426 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 104,483 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

offside rear tyre worn uneven and on 1.6mm limit

rust on both mainthrough brake pipes

Pass 23 Jan 2006 92,088 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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S536 MEF is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S536 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.

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What year was S536 MEF registered?

S536 MEF is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S536 MEF safe to buy?

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