MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,450 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
all coil springs corroded
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
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust silencer corroded/splitting
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
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
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system corroded
stone chips in screen
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system corroded
stone chips in screen
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system corroded
stone chips in screen
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
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
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
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
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
exhaust system corroded
front number plate cracked
o/s/r tyre tread feathering slightly on inner edge
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust system corroded
front number plate cracked
exhaust system corroding
front number plate slightly cracked
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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S685 NGO is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S685 NGO safe to buy?
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