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S863 GUD

1999 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,514 mi
Last recorded139,514 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 139,514 miles

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

offside rear floorpan damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2014 139,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside rear floorpan damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2013 123,485 miles

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

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

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

n/s headlamp adjuster faulty

off side headlamp adjuster motor faulty

serpentine belt perished

Fail 18 Mar 2013 123,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

engine oil below min

off side headlamp adjuster motor faulty

serpentine belt perished

Pass 17 Mar 2012 112,252 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 112,186 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 101,338 miles

both rear indicators loosing colour (may need replacing soon)

exhaust heavily corroded in places (may need replacing soon)

front discs corroding/lipped (may need replacing soon)

front wipers starting to smear

general underbody corrosion

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear discs corroding/slight lip (may need replacing soon)

rear number plate deteriorating (just meets)

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 9 Mar 2010 90,285 miles

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

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

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

rear reg plate in poor condition (renewel advised)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 79,035 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Mar 2009 79,033 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Sep 2007 75,860 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 75,860 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside outer rear sidelight not working

nearside rear brake disc piyyed on edges

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside inner rear sidelight not working

offside rear brake binding

rear number plate water marked

Pass 1 Sep 2006 71,540 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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S863 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S863 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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S863 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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