MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fog lamp holder damaged bulb not fully secure
offside number plate bulb holder broken
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S579 GUD is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S579 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 S579 GUD registered?
S579 GUD is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 January 1999.
Is S579 GUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for S579 GUD 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.
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