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S719 CSG

1999 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,393 mi
Last recorded160,393 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS719 CSG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 160,393 miles

Engine smoking

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

Front brakes 17% out of balance

Rear o/s tyre tread has flat spots

Rims damaged

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 150,144 miles

Oil leak

Rear n/s wheel bearing starting to get noisey

Rear o/s tyre uneven tread

Rims slightly damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2010 150,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear n/s wheel bearing starting to get noisey

Rear o/s tyre uneven tread

Rims slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2009 140,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 137,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 137,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 126,141 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 126,139 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 116,058 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2007 116,058 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2006 107,918 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 107,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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S719 CSG is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S719 CSG, 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 S719 CSG registered?

S719 CSG is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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