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S782 AFC

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,202 mi
Last recorded122,202 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS782 AFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 122,202 miles

rear brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre has signs of being driven flat

rear anti roll bar bushs worn

Fail 10 Jan 2013 122,202 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has signs of being driven flat

rear anti roll bar bushs worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2012 116,374 miles

hand brake did not lock up

slight damage to n/s/r tyre side wall

Fail 25 Jan 2012 116,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hand brake did not lock up

slight damage to n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 3 Nov 2010 103,168 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 103,168 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 90,485 miles

ADVISE CORROSION ON METAL BRAKE PIPES

ADVISE DETERIORATION IN O/S/R & N/S/R FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHES

ADVISE N/S HEADLAMP ADJUSTERS BROKEN

ADVISE SLIGHT DETERIORATION IN O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPOE

Pass 6 Oct 2008 84,141 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 84,141 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 77,087 miles

Advise ,nail in n/s/f tyre.

Advise chip in n/s headlamp lense.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 71,981 miles

Advise small chip in n/s headlamp lense.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 64,221 miles

Adise advance wear in o/s/r & n/s/r tyres on inner edge

Advise slight deterioration in n/s/f seatbelt

Advise stone chipped n/s headlamp lens

advise advance corrosion in rear exhaust box joint

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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S782 AFC is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S782 AFC, 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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S782 AFC is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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