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S613 WVW

1999 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,256 mi
Last recorded124,256 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS613 WVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 124,256 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 124,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all directional indiactors faded

oil leak ***

slight movement in front top mounts

slight play in front suspension arms

Pass 2 Jul 2012 115,031 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

front headlight wipers split

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Jul 2011 104,016 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

front brakes juddering

fuel filter corroded

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

power steering pipe damp

rear brake discs worn

Fail 30 Jun 2011 104,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

fuel filter corroded

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

power steering pipe damp

rear brake discs worn

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

front brakes juddering

Pass 1 Jun 2010 95,821 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2010 95,821 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2009 82,043 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2009 82,043 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2008 66,898 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 66,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 57,120 miles

as per original vt 32

Fail 28 Feb 2007 57,120 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

2lts eurolite engine oil - ref emissions test

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

boot area not fully tested - loaded

chips in windscreen

n/s/f tyre worn edges

oil leak from rear of engine area

plastic sill covers

rear wiper blade poor

Pass 30 Mar 2006 48,996 miles

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

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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S613 WVW is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S613 WVW, 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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S613 WVW is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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