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S818 RWJ

1999 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,947 mi
Last recorded86,947 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 RWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 86,947 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 86,947 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 86,300 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 86,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 85,741 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 85,735 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 85,426 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 85,008 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 85,008 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 83,907 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 83,907 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 78,590 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 78,590 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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S818 RWJ is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S818 RWJ, 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 S818 RWJ registered?

S818 RWJ is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S818 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S818 RWJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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