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S834 BAV

1999 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

184,995 mi
Last recorded184,995 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS834 BAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 184,995 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 184,903 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s rear axle bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2007 179,190 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 174,364 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 174,364 miles

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise front and rear inner brake pads look low unable to see enough

Fail 19 Jul 2006 174,312 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise front brake discs ridged

vehicle been standing for period

Fail 2 Feb 2006 173,675 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S834 BAV is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 S834 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S834 BAV?

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What year was S834 BAV registered?

S834 BAV is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 February 1999.

Is S834 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S834 BAV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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