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S393 PGC

1999 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,298 mi
Last recorded124,298 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS393 PGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 124,298 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 124,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 117,138 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake fluid in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2009 108,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 108,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 100,648 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2007 92,039 miles

Near side rear sidelight has one bulb not working

Pass 14 Dec 2006 82,468 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 72,789 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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S393 PGC is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S393 PGC, 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 S393 PGC registered?

S393 PGC is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 February 1999.

Is S393 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S393 PGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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