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S75 CSG

1999 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,581 mi
Last recorded165,581 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS75 CSG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 165,581 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 165,572 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 163,099 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 160,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 158,104 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 154,511 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 151,157 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 151,157 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 147,178 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front wiper smearing

power steering hose moist

Fail 14 Feb 2011 147,178 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front wiper smearing

power steering hose moist

Pass 25 Jan 2010 142,671 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipe corroded near petrol tank

Fail 9 Feb 2009 137,577 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 137,577 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 133,059 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 133,059 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 128,828 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 128,828 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 124,137 miles

bralke peddel anti slip rubber worn

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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S75 CSG is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S75 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 S75 CSG registered?

S75 CSG is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S75 CSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S75 CSG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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