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S560 XAD

1999 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,935 mi
Last recorded134,935 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS560 XAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 134,935 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 134,935 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 128,002 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 128,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front discs worn and lipped

non repairable puncture osr

nsf day runner lamp not working and lens missing

nsr tyre out of shape

Pass 2 Feb 2007 120,315 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 120,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front 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)

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

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

front discs lipped

nsf top of strutt noisey when turning

nsf tyre in 2mm[195/55/15v]

Pass 21 Jan 2006 112,143 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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S560 XAD is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S560 XAD, 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 S560 XAD registered?

S560 XAD is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S560 XAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S560 XAD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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