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S458 BGU

1999 Volvo S40

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,269 mi
Last recorded180,269 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2007
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS458 BGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2007 180,269 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 180,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 170,716 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 150,212 miles

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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S458 BGU is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S458 BGU, 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 S458 BGU registered?

S458 BGU is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S458 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S458 BGU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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