MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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