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S776 XET

1999 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,441 mi
Last recorded150,441 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS776 XET
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 150,441 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 150,222 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 150,254 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 149,537 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 May 2013 149,532 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2012 148,776 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 148,771 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 146,530 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2010 142,928 miles

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

front tyres are wearing on edges.

o/s/f fog light is broken.{lens}.

Pass 18 May 2009 139,279 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 134,401 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 129,385 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 123,609 miles

oil leak

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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S776 XET is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S776 XET, 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 S776 XET registered?

S776 XET is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S776 XET safe to buy?

The MOT history for S776 XET shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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