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S523 AWK

1999 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,424 mi
Last recorded180,424 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 AWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2012 180,424 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2012 180,424 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 172,148 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 163,251 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2009 151,302 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 151,096 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 142,441 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer tread area

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 142,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSF tyre worn on outer tread area

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 131,317 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 131,317 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 125,529 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 125,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S523 AWK is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S523 AWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S523 AWK registered?

S523 AWK is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S523 AWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 AWK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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