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S645 GDV

1999 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,783 mi
Last recorded122,783 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS645 GDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 122,783 miles

both front steering rack boots perished

both front tyres perishing

Fail 9 Aug 2017 122,783 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front steering rack boots perished

both front tyres perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2016 119,482 miles

Nearside slight exhaust blow from centre silencer

both front brake hose perished

both track rod end dustcovers perishing

offside front rack boot perished

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

slight gearbox oil leak

wipers smeary

Fail 23 Aug 2016 119,482 miles

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

Nearside slight exhaust blow from centre silencer

both front brake hose perished

both track rod end dustcovers perishing

offside front rack boot perished

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

slight gearbox oil leak

wipers smeary

Pass 13 Aug 2015 116,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside and nearside rear steel brake pipes corroded

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 13 Aug 2015 116,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside and nearside rear steel brake pipes corroded

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 22 Aug 2014 113,241 miles

nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded

offside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 113,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded

offside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 110,460 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 110,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

battery loose

Pass 22 Aug 2012 107,377 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust very rusty

n/s/r tyre stepped

Fail 22 Aug 2012 107,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust very rusty

n/s/r tyre stepped

Pass 19 Aug 2011 104,606 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 Aug 2011 104,606 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear disc's worn

Pass 13 Aug 2010 97,305 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 93,673 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 89,692 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 83,813 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 83,813 miles

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

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

Front Number plate damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2006 71,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 71,245 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 58,229 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S645 GDV is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S645 GDV, 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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S645 GDV is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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