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S871 GFM

1999 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

209,201 mi
Last recorded209,201 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 GFM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 209,201 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 209,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 199,883 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 199,883 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 192,240 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 192,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 184,978 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 175,333 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 175,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 165,889 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 165,886 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 15,595 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 145,683 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 145,683 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 137,285 miles

Advise corrosion at rear floorpan ends.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 137,280 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise corrosion at rear floorpan ends.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 128,414 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 128,414 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 118,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 113,935 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 113,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 11,997 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 11,997 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 110,358 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 105,320 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 100,881 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 69,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 83,380 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 83,369 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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S871 GFM is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 S871 GFM, 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 S871 GFM registered?

S871 GFM is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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