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S425 GUD

1999 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,011 mi
Last recorded78,011 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS425 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,011 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,952 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 72,648 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 70,851 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,784 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 68,977 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 66,731 miles

front number plate poor

Pass 17 Jan 2012 64,725 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 62,471 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 60,770 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,880 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 58,880 miles

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

nearside rear door scuffed

Pass 17 Jan 2008 56,695 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 53,069 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 49,380 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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S425 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 S425 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 S425 GUD registered?

S425 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S425 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S425 GUD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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