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S546 BGU

1999 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,179 mi
Last recorded69,179 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS546 BGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,179 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 69,178 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 67,248 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,248 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,758 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,839 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 61,894 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,016 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 53,065 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 53,065 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,618 miles

all indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

reg plate bulb holders slightly damage & nsf h/lamp adjuster damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2009 50,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

reg plate bulb holders slightly damage & nsf h/lamp adjuster damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,460 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 46,460 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 42,195 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,656 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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S546 BGU is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S546 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 S546 BGU registered?

S546 BGU is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S546 BGU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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