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S607 DPP

1999 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,760 mi
Last recorded90,760 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS607 DPP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 90,760 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

some corrosion and deterioration to exhaust centre section

Fail 6 Oct 2015 90,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear corroded to excess (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high reflector loose (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

some corrosion and deterioration to exhaust centre section

Pass 15 Oct 2014 90,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 90,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 14 Oct 2013 87,518 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre slight distorted

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2013 87,512 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre slight distorted

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 82,355 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 1 Oct 2012 82,355 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 20 Apr 2011 80,100 miles

both rear tyres worn low and worn on inner edges

front number plate cracked and slightly deteriorated

ns front flexible brake pipe slightly perished

ns front fog lamp lens cracked

some corrosion to os rear metal brake pipe

Fail 20 Apr 2011 80,100 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low and worn on inner edges

front number plate cracked and slightly deteriorated

ns front flexible brake pipe slightly perished

ns front fog lamp lens cracked

some corrosion to os rear metal brake pipe

Pass 28 Apr 2010 77,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front wiper blade splitting

Pass 28 Apr 2009 74,594 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ns front foglamp lens cracked

os front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2008 71,448 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 66,021 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 62,136 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 62,133 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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S607 DPP is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S607 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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S607 DPP is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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