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S179 MGC

1999 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,207 mi
Last recorded60,207 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 MGC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 60,207 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 63,388 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 54,347 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 54,342 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 48,275 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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S179 MGC is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,834cc 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 S179 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 S179 MGC registered?

S179 MGC is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S179 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S179 MGC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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