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S685 NGO

1999 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,450 mi
Last recorded140,450 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 NGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 140,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2020 140,450 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 133,761 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 133,761 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 123,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded/splitting

Fail 3 Jan 2018 123,457 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded/splitting

Pass 17 Jan 2017 115,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front indicators colour faded

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sidelights not working

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

rear exhaust silencer corroded/peeling

rear tyres tread starting to feather slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2016 109,652 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 106,496 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front brake hoses slightly perished

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sidelights not working

Fail 28 Jan 2015 106,496 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front brake hoses slightly perished

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sidelights not working

Pass 21 Jan 2014 113,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

stone chips in screen

Pass 22 Jan 2013 95,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

stone chips in screen

Pass 19 Jan 2012 90,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

stone chips in screen

Fail 19 Jan 2012 90,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

rear discs corroded

stone chips in screen

Pass 28 Jan 2011 82,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2011 82,709 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2010 76,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre tread feathering and depth on legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edge

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 28 Jan 2010 75,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

o/s/r inner sidelight inoperative

o/s/r tyre tread feathering and depth on legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edge

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 23 Jan 2009 69,178 miles

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre tread feathering slightly on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2009 69,178 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre tread feathering slightly on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2008 64,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2007 61,218 miles

exhaust system corroding

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2006 57,650 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 57,650 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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S685 NGO is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S685 NGO, 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 S685 NGO registered?

S685 NGO is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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