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ICZ 8202

1998 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,358 mi
Last recorded163,358 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationICZ 8202
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2011 163,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear outer side lights not working

rear number plate stsrting to deterate

Pass 1 Apr 2010 161,849 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 161,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 158,481 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 149,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear indicators slightly off colour

rear number plate is deteriating

Pass 16 Mar 2007 137,783 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 137,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pedal rubber pad worn

offside rear markerlight inop

rear reg plate de-laminating

some brake pipes corrosion & some previously greased

Pass 8 Feb 2006 129,593 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 129,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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ICZ 8202 is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ICZ 8202, 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 ICZ 8202 registered?

ICZ 8202 is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is ICZ 8202 safe to buy?

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