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S779 AON

1999 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,167 mi
Last recorded151,167 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 AON
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 151,167 miles

2 x o/s marker lights not working

corrosion/pitting to front and rear brake pipes

n/s/f brake hose retaining clip missing - secure by cable tie

n/s/f indicator lamp damaged

n/s/r seat belt anchor button damaged

o/s indicator side repeater fading colour

perishing to front brake hoses

rear number plate delaminating

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar mounting bush

very slight separating to n/s/r trail ing arm front bush

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Feb 2012 151,167 miles

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

2 x o/s marker lights not working

corrosion/pitting to front and rear brake pipes

n/s/f brake hose retaining clip missing - secure by cable tie

n/s/f indicator lamp damaged

n/s/r seat belt anchor button damaged

o/s indicator side repeater fading colour

o/s/r inner side light not working

perishing to front brake hoses

rear number plate delaminating

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar mounting bush

very slight separating to n/s/r trail ing arm front bush

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Feb 2011 140,675 miles

crack to n/s/f indicator lens

n/s/f + rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/f brake hose secure clip missing - cable tied

n/s/f driveshaft boot perishing

n/s/r seat belt button missing

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing inner edge

perishing to front brake hoses

possible slight play in o/s/f ball joint

rear number plate delaminating

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar mounting bush

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Mar 2010 131,101 miles

delaminating to rear rear number plate

n/s/f brake pipe securing clip missing - been cable tied

n/s/f driveshaft boot weak

rear brake pipes previously greased

very slight play o/s/r anti roll bar mounting bush

windscreen chipped

Fail 24 Feb 2010 130,774 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

delaminating to rear rear number plate

n/s/f brake pipe securing clip missing - been cable tied

n/s/f driveshaft boot weak

rear brake pipes previously greased

very slight play o/s/r anti roll bar mounting bush

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Mar 2009 122,966 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2009 122,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2008 115,637 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 108,360 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 108,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 108,282 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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S779 AON is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S779 AON, 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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S779 AON is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S779 AON safe to buy?

The MOT history for S779 AON shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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