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S833 BAV

1999 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,349 mi
Last recorded97,349 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 BAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,349 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 97,349 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 94,542 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 91,909 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 89,887 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 26 Aug 2011 89,887 miles

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 28 Aug 2010 87,000 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 84,844 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 83,670 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 83,625 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 81,366 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 73,728 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 73,728 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 66,678 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges just in limit

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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S833 BAV is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S833 BAV, 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 S833 BAV registered?

S833 BAV is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 February 1999.

Is S833 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S833 BAV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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