1999 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · S526 GUD

32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volvo S40 (S526 GUD) between June 2006 and October 2023.

The record contains 18 passes and 14 failures.

The most recent test on 21 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (51 issues), Lighting (37 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 99 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”.