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S784 FUB

1998 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,873 mi
Last recorded177,873 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS784 FUB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 177,873 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 173,638 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 166,025 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 160,635 miles

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)

hand brake at top of travel

slight brake bind off side rear

suggest replacment of front tyres

wiper blades worn suggest replacment

Fail 30 Aug 2007 160,635 miles

suggest replacment of front tyres

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake at top of travel

slight brake bind off side rear

wiper blades worn suggest replacment

Pass 23 Aug 2006 155,746 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 146,595 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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S784 FUB is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S784 FUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S784 FUB registered?

S784 FUB is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S784 FUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S784 FUB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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