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S614 WVW

1999 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,049 mi
Last recorded60,049 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS614 WVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 60,049 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres both sides tread pattern has high and low spots

Fail 8 Jan 2018 60,042 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear tyres both sides tread pattern has high and low spots

Pass 6 Jan 2017 54,700 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear tyres deteriorating on inner tread area

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2016 49,698 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 49,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (chalked area) (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre badly deteriorated on inner and outer sidewalls (perished and cracked) 2003 dot code 195/55/15

Pass 6 Jan 2015 44,256 miles

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

front tyres very slightly perished

windscreen stonechipped several places

Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,643 miles

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,862 miles

slight lip front brake discs

slight wear rear brake discs

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 12 Jan 2012 40,934 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 40,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 40,048 miles

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,721 miles

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Fail 12 Jan 2010 38,721 miles

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

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

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,004 miles

nearside inner tail light not working

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,661 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,501 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 32,819 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 32,819 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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S614 WVW is a 1999 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S614 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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S614 WVW is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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