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S642 TNM

1999 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,588 mi
Last recorded157,588 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS642 TNM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 157,588 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 157,582 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 157,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 153,180 miles

Both front wipers smeary

Fail 4 Jan 2016 153,180 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front wipers smeary

Pass 5 Jan 2015 147,099 miles

O/S FRONT SEAT BELT WEBBING STARTING TO DETERIATE...

O/S REAR TYRE 2mm TREAD DEPTH....

Pass 23 Dec 2013 138,333 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 138,332 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 127,877 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 118,674 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 118,674 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 109,502 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 100,608 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 100,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 91,782 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 83,301 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 83,301 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 1.6mm DEPTH INNER AND OUTER EDGES........O/S REAR ON 2mm DEPTH....

Pass 10 Jan 2007 73,373 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 62,775 miles

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

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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S642 TNM is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 S642 TNM, 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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S642 TNM is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 January 1999.

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