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S539 UKM

1999 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,329 mi
Last recorded124,329 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS539 UKM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 124,329 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 124,329 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 111,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 111,628 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 108,733 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 108,733 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 105,652 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 102,601 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 98,732 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 91,901 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 86,119 miles

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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S539 UKM is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S539 UKM, 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 S539 UKM registered?

S539 UKM is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 January 1999.

Is S539 UKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S539 UKM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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