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S634 GUD

1999 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,415 mi
Last recorded160,415 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS634 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 160,415 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 160,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 153,808 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 147,178 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 142,189 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 142,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 131,498 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 131,495 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 113,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

Fail 27 Jun 2012 113,829 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2011 101,216 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 94,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 89,130 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 86,781 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 86,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2007 81,571 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 81,364 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 75,609 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 75,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S634 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S634 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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S634 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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