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S592 GUD

1999 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,413 mi
Last recorded123,413 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS592 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2010 123,413 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear wiper deterated

Pass 27 Apr 2010 123,413 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear wiper deterated

Pass 1 May 2009 110,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 May 2009 110,861 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 96,208 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 95,965 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2007 84,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 84,615 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 77,014 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
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S592 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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 S592 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 S592 GUD registered?

S592 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S592 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S592 GUD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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