MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,424 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding sligtly
Nearside rear light lense cracked
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wipers worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight distortion both rear tyres
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside rear brake binding slightly signs of the brake has got quite hot
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S160 MGC is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1999 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 92,953 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S160 MGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S160 MGC registered?
S160 MGC is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 January 1999.
Is S160 MGC safe to buy?
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