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S594 DPP

1999 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,349 mi
Last recorded95,349 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS594 DPP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2013 95,349 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides inner rear sills corroding

engine noisy

exhaust deteriating

front crossmember corroding

front suspension components corroding

plastic sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

rear chassis corroding

rear suspension compnents corroding

service light on indicating service required

Pass 24 Aug 2013 95,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides inner rear sills corroding

engine noisy

exhaust deteriating

front crossmember corroding

front suspension components corroding

plastic sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

rear chassis corroding

rear suspension compnents corroding

service light on indicating service required

Pass 25 Aug 2012 89,501 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn unecvenly

rear discs scored

Fail 24 Aug 2012 89,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

offside front tyre worn unecvenly

rear discs scored

Pass 24 Aug 2011 83,727 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 83,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/R Tyre side wall cracking

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

O/S/R Tyre side wall cracking

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

Unable to fully inspect o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Aug 2010 78,440 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 64,320 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,727 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 57,276 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 54,900 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre outer side walls perished

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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S594 DPP is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S594 DPP, 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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S594 DPP is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for S594 DPP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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