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S787 XNF

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,814 mi
Last recorded99,814 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS787 XNF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 99,814 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 90,913 miles

fuel filter corroided

Fail 28 Dec 2011 90,907 miles

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

fuel filter corroided

Pass 30 Dec 2010 80,748 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 73,516 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 65,902 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 65,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 58,007 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 53,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 48,591 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 48,591 miles

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

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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S787 XNF is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S787 XNF, 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 S787 XNF registered?

S787 XNF is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S787 XNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S787 XNF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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