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S687 PSR

1999 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

101,557 mi
Last recorded101,557 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS687 PSR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 101,557 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 101,323 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 100,954 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 100,948 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 100,884 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 99,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 99,148 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 98,754 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 98,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 98,040 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 97,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 96,262 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 95,511 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 93,998 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 92,647 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 91,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 88,360 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 83,702 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 76,428 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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S687 PSR is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S687 PSR, 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 S687 PSR registered?

S687 PSR is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S687 PSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S687 PSR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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