MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SPLITTING ON INSIDE WALL
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
headlight patterns deteriorated starting to affect beam images
play in steering rack inner joints
rear sill seams slightly damaged / corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear tyres starting to perish in tread
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
rear tyres starting to perish in tread
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S851 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 S851 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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S851 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 January 1999.
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