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S540 GUD

1999 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

145,067 mi
Last recorded145,067 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 145,067 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 144,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Feb 2013 134,331 miles

air bag light on

Pass 8 Mar 2012 123,814 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 123,652 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 112,743 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear discs pitted

Fail 28 Feb 2011 112,743 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear discs pitted

Pass 27 Feb 2010 107,032 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 106,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 100,419 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 100,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 91,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air bag light on

drivers seat belt frayed

handbrake travel

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2007 82,443 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag warning lamp on

both rear tyre tread low (inside edge)

front brake balance

Fail 21 Feb 2007 82,443 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag warning lamp on

both rear tyre tread low (inside edge)

front brake balance

Fail 21 Feb 2006 75,098 miles

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

VEHICLE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE DUE TO AMOUNT OF OIL LEAKED ON TO ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM

both rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 21 Feb 2006 75,098 miles

VEHICLE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE DUE TO AMOUNT OF OIL LEAKED ON TO ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM

both rear tyres worn on edge

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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S540 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S540 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 S540 GUD registered?

S540 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S540 GUD shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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