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S655 GUD

1999 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

254,892 mi
Last recorded254,892 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS655 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 254,892 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 254,892 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 252,258 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 252,258 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 247,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Small cut in inner sidewall

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 239,615 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded to excess not in a perscribed area

Offside Front outer sill corroded to excess not in a perscribed area

Fail 5 Feb 2016 239,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front outer sill corroded to excess not in a perscribed area

Offside Front outer sill corroded to excess not in a perscribed area

Pass 13 Jan 2015 231,338 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 224,312 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 224,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 217,026 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 217,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 208,333 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 208,196 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 197,202 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 197,202 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 186,145 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Jan 2010 186,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2009 174,659 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 159,647 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2007 143,758 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 125,056 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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S655 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S655 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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S655 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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