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S463 BGU

1999 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,251 mi
Last recorded122,251 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS463 BGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 122,251 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 122,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear outer side lamp not working

offside rear inner side lamp not working

Pass 19 May 2010 107,232 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 107,232 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 104,212 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 99,623 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 97,431 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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S463 BGU is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S463 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 S463 BGU registered?

S463 BGU is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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