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S558 GUD

1999 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,167 mi
Last recorded101,167 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS558 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2009 101,167 miles

All brake discs slightly worn.

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

Nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly out of shape.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 101,167 miles

All brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly out of shape.

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2008 89,797 miles

Front tyres and offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Windscreen cracked behind rear view mirror.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 89,797 miles

Front tyres and offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Oil leak

Windscreen cracked behind rear view mirror.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 78,309 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 66,488 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 66,488 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 53,887 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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S558 GUD is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S558 GUD, 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 S558 GUD registered?

S558 GUD is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S558 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S558 GUD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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