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L33 GPD

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,817 mi
Last recorded81,817 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 GPD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 81,817 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 81,816 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative switch wont turn hazards off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush in arm bonding unstuck and bush comes out of housing when jacked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush in arm bonding unstuck and bush comes out of housing when jacked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 77,228 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 70,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 70,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 66,285 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 66,284 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 61,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,969 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,490 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,592 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 49,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 46,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,652 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 38,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,457 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2009 28,566 miles

Nearside headlamp adjusters poor

Offisde rear outer side light inop

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

h/lamp covers fitted

slight damage n/s/f tyre

tyres cracking (slight) all ex n/s/r

Pass 19 Oct 2007 23,528 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

slight n/s/f damage sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2006 22,145 miles

n/s/r tyre slight oval

Fail 24 Nov 2006 22,145 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slight oval

Pass 23 Nov 2005 21,363 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 21,363 miles

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

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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L33 GPD is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 L33 GPD, 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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L33 GPD is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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