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S635 BAV

1999 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,393 mi
Last recorded79,393 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS635 BAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 79,393 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 73,488 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 73,488 miles

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

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

o/s h/light image weak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 69,621 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rusting to brake pipes

Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,082 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 62,152 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 58,347 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,943 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 53,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,857 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

handbrake close to end of reserve travel

Pass 25 Jan 2008 46,311 miles

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

handbrake close to end of reserve travel

Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,047 miles

all indicator bulbs fading

slight play in offside front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Feb 2006 38,710 miles

front tyres wearing low on edge and surface cuts to sidewalls

rear tyres cracking around edge of tread

very slight play in offside front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Feb 2006 38,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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S635 BAV is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S635 BAV, 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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What year was S635 BAV registered?

S635 BAV is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 February 1999.

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