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S696 TPW

1999 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,901 mi
Last recorded118,901 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 TPW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 118,901 miles

Oil leak

both sides front brake pipes greased

head lamp switch works but out of sync

head lamp wipers missing

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2014 118,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both sides front brake pipes greased

head lamp switch works but out of sync

head lamp wipers missing

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2013 117,115 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2012 113,678 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 111,082 miles

Oil leak

nearside front and offside rear marker lights not working

stone chip in offside front headlamp

Fail 7 Jul 2011 111,000 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

nearside front and offside rear marker lights not working

stone chip in offside front headlamp

Pass 17 Jul 2010 105,099 miles

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

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

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

Service Light On !!!

Fail 10 Jul 2010 104,917 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 98,250 miles

1. Service Light On 2. O/S Rear Clearance Light On 3. Both Front Fog Light Lens Broken 4 N/S Front Bumper Damage.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 98,250 miles

1. Service Light On 2. O/S Rear Clearance Light On 3. Both Front Fog Light Lens Broken 4 N/S Front Bumper Damage.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 94,789 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 94,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 88,882 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 79,527 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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S696 TPW is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S696 TPW, 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 S696 TPW registered?

S696 TPW is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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