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S966 GUD

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,838 mi
Last recorded85,838 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,838 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2013 85,438 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 80,804 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 80,804 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 76,159 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 76,159 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 70,394 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 65,557 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 65,557 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,761 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 52,305 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 47,297 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 47,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 41,292 miles

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

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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S966 GUD is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 108,460 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 S966 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 28 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S966 GUD registered?

S966 GUD is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S966 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S966 GUD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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