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S715 TCF

1999 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,676 mi
Last recorded126,676 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS715 TCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 126,676 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 119,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to both inner sills and rear floor pan

Fail 2 Oct 2012 119,244 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to both inner sills and rear floor pan

Pass 5 Oct 2011 114,938 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 114,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 103,805 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Sep 2009 98,877 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 86,570 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 77,804 miles

DIFFICULT TO SELECT REVERSE GEAR,LINKAGE WORN.

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 67,742 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 67,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front 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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S715 TCF is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S715 TCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S715 TCF registered?

S715 TCF is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S715 TCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S715 TCF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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