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S556 UKM

1999 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,399 mi
Last recorded142,399 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS556 UKM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 142,399 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 129,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

catalyst rattling

Fail 1 Mar 2021 129,037 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

catalyst rattling

Pass 6 Mar 2020 127,975 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Exhaust deteriorating

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 127,066 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2017 125,986 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 124,301 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 121,490 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 118,909 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 111,591 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 25 Oct 2012 106,280 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 102,349 miles

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Oct 2011 102,349 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Oct 2010 96,968 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 18 Oct 2010 96,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Oct 2009 93,317 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres perishing - particularly both o/s

o/s/f running light no lit

Pass 30 Oct 2008 89,049 miles

Battery insecure

Both Front Tyres Old And Cracked

Both Rear Tyres Old And Cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2007 85,813 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 85,813 miles

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

o/s/r outer position lamp not lit

Pass 1 Nov 2006 81,988 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 81,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front wiper blades smear

Fail 28 Oct 2005 76,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f brake caliper binding slightly

nail in tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2005 76,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f brake caliper binding slightly

nail in tyre

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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S556 UKM is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S556 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 S556 UKM registered?

S556 UKM is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 January 1999.

Is S556 UKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S556 UKM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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