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S158 MGC

1999 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,875 mi
Last recorded12,875 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 MGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 12,875 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 116,576 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

smear from front wipers

Pass 11 Jun 2008 103,661 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 98,055 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 98,055 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 89,862 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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S158 MGC is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S158 MGC, 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 S158 MGC registered?

S158 MGC is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S158 MGC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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