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V103 OJN

1999 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,417 mi
Last recorded95,417 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV103 OJN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 95,417 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing on walls and between tread

Front brake discs lipped

Headlamps on max height settings / adjusters inop

N/S headlamp wiper blade missing / o/s split

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear brakes showing slight distortion

Rear wiper blade split

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 95,417 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both rear tyres perishing on walls and between tread

Front brake discs lipped

Headlamps on max height settings / adjusters inop

N/S headlamp wiper blade missing / o/s split

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear brakes showing slight distortion

Rear wiper blade split

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 87,815 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 79,964 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 79,898 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 69,651 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 62,532 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 51,656 miles

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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V103 OJN is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V103 OJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V103 OJN registered?

V103 OJN is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V103 OJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V103 OJN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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