MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,276 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
all brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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S188 VKU is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 S188 VKU, 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 S188 VKU registered?
S188 VKU is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 January 1999.
Is S188 VKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S188 VKU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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