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D300 SMW

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

148,562 mi
Last recorded148,562 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD300 SMW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 148,562 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 148,560 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 148,159 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 148,159 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached CORRODED CUP (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 147,821 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 147,387 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 147,387 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 146,846 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 146,180 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 145,440 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 145,422 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 144,620 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 144,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 143,680 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 142,620 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 92,357 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 90,965 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 90,965 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 88,795 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 84,339 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 84,333 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 79,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 74,506 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 74,506 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 69,825 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 63,288 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 63,288 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 58,362 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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D300 SMW is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 D300 SMW, 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 D300 SMW registered?

D300 SMW is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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