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S404 PGC

1999 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,934 mi
Last recorded98,934 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS404 PGC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 98,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 98,934 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 93,762 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 93,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 91,848 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 87,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 80,032 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 74,158 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 74,158 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 69,209 miles

air freshener removed prior to mot test

both rear anti roll bar link rod upper rubber attachments worn

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroded, rear joint poor

front number plate deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

handbrake travel long - requires attention

n/s headlight aim on upper limits

n/s/f outer brake pad wearing low

n/s/f wheel slight binding

o/s headlight aim on lower limits

o/s headlight wiper missing

rear brake discs worn

small stonechips in windscreen

Fail 31 Jan 2009 69,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air freshener removed prior to mot test

both rear anti roll bar link rod upper rubber attachments worn

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroded, rear joint poor

front number plate deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

handbrake travel long - requires attention

n/s headlight aim on upper limits

n/s/f outer brake pad wearing low

n/s/f wheel slight binding

o/s headlight aim on lower limits

o/s headlight wiper missing

rear brake discs worn

small stonechips in windscreen

Fail 31 Jan 2008 65,074 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges very close to legal limit will need attention soon

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2008 65,074 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges very close to legal limit will need attention soon

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2007 60,089 miles

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f headlight aim on lower limit

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 2 Feb 2007 60,089 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f headlight aim on lower limit

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2006 54,127 miles

all pads worn

slight binding on n/s/f

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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S404 PGC is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S404 PGC, 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 S404 PGC registered?

S404 PGC is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S404 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S404 PGC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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