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S725 GUD

1999 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

89,248 mi
Last recorded89,248 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS725 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,248 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 87,427 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 87,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 87,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 86,128 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 86,123 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 84,920 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 82,531 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 82,528 miles

Front Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

induction pipe leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2018 78,329 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 78,329 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 69,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 69,105 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear incorrectly adjusted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 68,111 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 66,737 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 66,737 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,844 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 65,844 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,233 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 62,804 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 61,633 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 61,633 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 59,246 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 59,246 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 58,246 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 58,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 57,212 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 56,727 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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S725 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 S725 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 S725 GUD registered?

S725 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S725 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S725 GUD shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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