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S114 LGC

1999 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,251 mi
Last recorded135,251 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS114 LGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 135,251 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 133,078 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 129,021 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 129,021 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 124,510 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 124,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 120,041 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 113,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 107,703 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 100,096 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 99,515 miles

no n/s/r fog light working

o/s/f wiper blade wearing

pedal rubbers wearing

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

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

cat. loose in box

front brake pads starting to get low

general wear on all discs

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

plastic covers fitted over sils

tyres seem low on pressure

Fail 18 Aug 2010 99,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

cat. loose in box

front brake pads starting to get low

general wear on all discs

no n/s/r fog light working

o/s/f wiper blade wearing

pedal rubbers wearing

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

plastic covers fitted over sils

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 11 Jan 2010 95,984 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 89,941 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 83,828 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 83,828 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 77,677 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 71,340 miles

Rear Direction indicators 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
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S114 LGC is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S114 LGC, 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 S114 LGC registered?

S114 LGC is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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