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S649 ABR

1999 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,190 mi
Last recorded97,190 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS649 ABR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2011 97,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 97,190 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 95,267 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 95,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 93,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 93,417 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 91,075 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 88,080 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 88,080 miles

Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

centre/rear exhausts corroding/deterioaring.

corrosion on rear brake discs.

damage to n/s/f tyre wall not to chords.

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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S649 ABR is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S649 ABR, 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 S649 ABR registered?

S649 ABR is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 February 1999.

Is S649 ABR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S649 ABR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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