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S862 OAJ

1999 Volvo V40

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

231,096 mi
Last recorded231,096 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 OAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 231,096 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 231,096 miles

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

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

battery loose

front tyres becoming bald on the edges

Pass 23 Apr 2008 222,516 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

small hole in nsf headlamp nsf anti roll bar link cathing body on full lock nsf roll bar link boot split nsr outer brake pad looks in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2007 213,918 miles

nsf tyre has slight cracking in inner tyrte wall †small hole in nsf head lamp glass †rear metal brake pipe not fully secured above fuel tank

Fail 24 Apr 2007 213,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

knocking noise from steering turning left to right on flat surface no excessive free play detected

Pass 8 May 2006 204,113 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 203,970 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

front and rear tyres diffrent sizes

hole in n/s/f head lamp

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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S862 OAJ is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S862 OAJ, 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 S862 OAJ registered?

S862 OAJ is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S862 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S862 OAJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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