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S546 GUD

1999 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,125 mi
Last recorded133,125 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS546 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 133,125 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn clip+boot (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 131,724 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 128,413 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 121,122 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 115,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 107,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 100,804 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 95,486 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 87,983 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 80,295 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front anti roll bar bushes starting to come out

near side front outer cv gaiter slight seepage of grease

near side rear slight flat in rim

rear engine mount broken

Pass 10 Jan 2007 80,295 miles

front anti roll bar bushes starting to come out

near side front outer cv gaiter slight seepage of grease

near side rear slight flat in rim

rear engine mount broken

Fail 10 Jan 2006 70,829 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 70,829 miles

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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S546 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S546 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 S546 GUD registered?

S546 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S546 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S546 GUD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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