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S863 FTA

1999 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,252 mi
Last recorded85,252 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 FTA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 85,252 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 85,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,364 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 76,364 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 75,785 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 74,109 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,262 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 69,696 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 69,696 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 67,573 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

Fail 18 Aug 2009 67,573 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

Pass 14 Aug 2008 64,880 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 61,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 57,514 miles

near side front tyre has small cut on wall

Fail 15 Aug 2006 57,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

near side front tyre has small cut on wall

Pass 16 Aug 2005 54,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2005 54,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S863 FTA is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S863 FTA, 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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S863 FTA is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 February 1999.

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