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S790 CTC

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,302 mi
Last recorded160,302 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 CTC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 160,302 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 146,221 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 130,127 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 130,127 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 117,345 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 109,123 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 102,112 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 102,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 92,357 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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S790 CTC is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S790 CTC, 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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What year was S790 CTC registered?

S790 CTC is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 1998.

Is S790 CTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S790 CTC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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