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S126 CSG

1999 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,148 mi
Last recorded156,148 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 CSG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 156,148 miles

chassis floor inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2014 156,138 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chassis floor inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 138,587 miles

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

both sides front and nsr brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2013 138,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both sides front and nsr brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 119,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 108,643 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 108,642 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 106,669 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 104,399 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 94,472 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 83,739 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 73,703 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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S126 CSG is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S126 CSG, 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 S126 CSG registered?

S126 CSG is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S126 CSG safe to buy?

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