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S565 XAD

1999 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,899 mi
Last recorded111,899 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS565 XAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 111,899 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s to O/s flexible hose covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 111,899 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s to O/s flexible hose covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 100,962 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 95,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Fail 11 Jul 2016 95,881 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,851 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

advise n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 89,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 82,854 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 82,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 76,776 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 76,776 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 70,845 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 62,632 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 56,211 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,326 miles

nearside headlamp adjuster broken ,headlight aim is just in limit.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 43,042 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 36,345 miles

Nearside 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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S565 XAD is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S565 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 S565 XAD registered?

S565 XAD is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S565 XAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S565 XAD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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