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S622 WVW

1999 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,995 mi
Last recorded199,995 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS622 WVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 199,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 181,632 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODING

N/S REAR AND O/S FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHTS NOT WORKING

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

O/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW

O/S REAR UPPER , INNER TIE BAR BUSH STARTING TO PERISH

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

STEERING NOISY ON FULL LOCK

WASHERS PARTIALLY BLOCKED

Fail 31 Mar 2011 181,629 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODING

N/S REAR AND O/S FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHTS NOT WORKING

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

O/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW

O/S REAR UPPER , INNER TIE BAR BUSH STARTING TO PERISH

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

STEERING NOISY ON FULL LOCK

WASHERS PARTIALLY BLOCKED

Pass 9 Dec 2009 153,712 miles

O/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO GET OUT OF SHAPE

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

Fail 8 Dec 2009 153,705 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

BRAKE FLUID VERY LOW , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

O/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO GET OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 4 Nov 2008 137,588 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 128,439 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 113,606 miles

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

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

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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S622 WVW is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S622 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S622 WVW registered?

S622 WVW is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S622 WVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S622 WVW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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