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S237 BGH

1999 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,651 mi
Last recorded55,651 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 BGH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 55,651 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 44,031 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 42,973 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 40,537 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 38,042 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 35,842 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 35,839 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 33,777 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 30,476 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 29,724 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 29,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2013 29,711 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 29,570 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,418 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,061 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 28,426 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 27,466 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,150 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 26,150 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 24,947 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 23,126 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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S237 BGH is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S237 BGH, 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 S237 BGH registered?

S237 BGH is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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