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S698 JJM

1999 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,583 mi
Last recorded150,583 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS698 JJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2013 150,583 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 143,158 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 139,488 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 131,147 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 126,651 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre on limit heavily worn inner edge / side wall

Pass 20 Mar 2007 112,086 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 104,320 miles

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

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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S698 JJM is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S698 JJM, 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 S698 JJM registered?

S698 JJM is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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