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S418 PGC

1999 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,212 mi
Last recorded149,212 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 PGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 149,212 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 143,691 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 143,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 16 Dec 2011 133,992 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 133,992 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

hand brake low readings

Pass 21 Dec 2010 126,869 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 117,507 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 117,507 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 108,390 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 108,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 99,248 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 99,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 89,816 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 81,737 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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S418 PGC is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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 S418 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 S418 PGC registered?

S418 PGC is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S418 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S418 PGC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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