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S566 MRN

1999 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,813 mi
Last recorded178,813 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS566 MRN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 178,813 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 178,807 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2021 170,838 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 166,649 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 166,647 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 161,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge poor (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 161,397 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge poor (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 146,103 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge absolute min (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 132,693 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 132,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 114,085 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 114,085 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 112,111 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 110,358 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 108,011 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 104,702 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 104,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 102,494 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 100,160 miles

front reg plate damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2010 97,720 miles

front reg plate damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2008 93,427 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 88,616 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 84,094 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 76,884 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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S566 MRN is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S566 MRN, 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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S566 MRN is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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