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S423 GUD

1999 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,684 mi
Last recorded89,684 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS423 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2010 89,684 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 89,684 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 80,143 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 74,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 68,425 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 68,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear outer sidelight slightly dim †Front tyres nearing legal limit †Offside front tyre flat

Pass 23 Aug 2006 63,189 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 63,189 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1) front discs worn req measuring 2) outer sill covers fitted 3) tyres 205 50 16

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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S423 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S423 GUD, 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 S423 GUD registered?

S423 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S423 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S423 GUD shows 8 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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