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S870 ORY

1999 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,035 mi
Last recorded157,035 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 ORY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 157,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 157,035 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 144,922 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 144,922 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 134,465 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 134,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 125,170 miles

both number plates in poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2010 125,170 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both number plates in poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2008 116,116 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 116,116 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 106,356 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 97,397 miles

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 4 Jan 2006 87,910 miles

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

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

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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S870 ORY is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S870 ORY, 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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S870 ORY is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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