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H12 KNW

1998 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,177 mi
Last recorded112,177 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 KNW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 112,177 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 109,843 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 109,841 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 105,073 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 100,198 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 100,198 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 96,132 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 96,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 91,781 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 88,588 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 84,625 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 79,919 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 74,130 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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H12 KNW is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 95,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H12 KNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H12 KNW registered?

H12 KNW is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is H12 KNW safe to buy?

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