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6975XW17

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

236,514 mi
Last recorded236,514 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6975XW17
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 236,514 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS PITTED DUE TO STANDING

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

N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

O/S/R TYRE STEPPING.

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 236,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

ALL BRAKE DISCS PITTED DUE TO STANDING

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

N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

O/S/R TYRE STEPPING.

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

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

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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6975XW17 is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 6975XW17, 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 6975XW17 registered?

6975XW17 is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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