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S623 GUD

1999 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,267 mi
Last recorded133,267 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS623 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 133,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

body damaged in various panels

front bumper damaged, auxiliary marker light incomplete

front number pate starting to delaminate, advise replacing

os headlight motor constantly running

Fail 24 Sep 2009 133,265 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

body damaged in various panels

front bumper damaged, auxiliary marker light incomplete

front number pate starting to delaminate, advise replacing

os headlight motor constantly running

Pass 26 Sep 2008 118,671 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 118,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure

live terminal lose

Pass 19 Sep 2007 104,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2007 104,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 83,778 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 83,772 miles

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

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

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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S623 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S623 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S623 GUD registered?

S623 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S623 GUD safe to buy?

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