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S725 PSR

1999 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

168,244 mi
Last recorded168,244 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS725 PSR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2013 168,244 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 168,244 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 158,048 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 158,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 140,299 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 139,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 120,679 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 111,881 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 111,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 100,870 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 100,870 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 90,997 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 90,997 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 77,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 77,366 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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S725 PSR is a 1999 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S725 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 S725 PSR registered?

S725 PSR is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S725 PSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S725 PSR shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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