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S782 GUD

1999 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,712 mi
Last recorded137,712 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS782 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 137,712 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 134,680 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 134,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 131,512 miles

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

advise centre exhaust corroded

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brakes juddering

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

advise o/s/r parking brake below expected effort

Fail 14 Jan 2011 131,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise centre exhaust corroded

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brakes juddering

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

advise o/s/r parking brake below expected effort

Pass 19 Jan 2010 128,227 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 117,203 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 117,202 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 102,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 102,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 87,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 87,928 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 75,595 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

rear number plate becoming discoloured

slight wear in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 22 Feb 2006 75,595 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

rear number plate becoming discoloured

slight wear in rear anti-roll bar bushes

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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S782 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S782 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 S782 GUD registered?

S782 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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