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S783 RTG

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,450 mi
Last recorded132,450 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 RTG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 132,450 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 127,281 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2017 121,618 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 114,624 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 109,516 miles

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

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

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

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

center to rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 105,214 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded. Only one horn working. front and rear pads wearing low

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 105,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system heavily corroded. Only one horn working. front and rear pads wearing low

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 99,103 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 99,162 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 93,109 miles

brake pipe starting to corrode at rear

Fail 10 Dec 2012 93,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

brake pipe starting to corrode at rear

Pass 5 Dec 2011 86,808 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 86,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 80,606 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 72,536 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 64,229 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 61,975 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 59,629 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 56,093 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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S783 RTG is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S783 RTG, 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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S783 RTG is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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