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S655 BAV

1999 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,176 mi
Last recorded129,176 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS655 BAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2010 129,176 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2009 125,293 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 122,236 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 119,776 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 112,339 miles

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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S655 BAV is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S655 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 S655 BAV registered?

S655 BAV is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S655 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S655 BAV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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