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S541 BGU

1999 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,873 mi
Last recorded60,873 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2006
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS541 BGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2006 60,873 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 40,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2005 40,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S541 BGU is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S541 BGU, 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

How do I check the history of S541 BGU?

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What year was S541 BGU registered?

S541 BGU is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S541 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S541 BGU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S541 BGU have outstanding finance?

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