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S844 TUJ

1999 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,312 mi
Last recorded142,312 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS844 TUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 142,312 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 139,561 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 139,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 137,329 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 134,773 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 143,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 124,690 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 124,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 115,767 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wiper blade split on the edges

Fail 25 Oct 2008 115,755 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front wiper blade split on the edges

Pass 15 May 2007 99,032 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 86,642 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 79,183 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S844 TUJ is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S844 TUJ, 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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S844 TUJ is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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