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S791 XYA

1998 Volvo V40

Orange Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,881 mi
Last recorded152,881 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS791 XYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 152,881 miles

both latitudinal tie bar bushes getting worn

both rear trailing arm front bushes getting worn

brake pipes to and from rear flexes getting corroded

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front chassis crossmeber getting corroded

front wishbone bushes getting worn

fuel tank straps getting corroded

gearbox oil leak

offside rear tyre right on legal limit

offside side marker light cracked

rear chassis rails and anti roll bar mounting brackets getting corroded

some play front and rear drop links

some play steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2009 148,122 miles

both rear latitudinal tie bar bushes getting worn

both rear trailing arm front and rear bushes getting worn

both rear tyre casings showing signs of deformity

fuel tank straps getting corroded

some play front drop links

some play front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 15 Feb 2008 142,180 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 135,902 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 135,902 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre casings showing signs of deformity

front discs getting worn

fuel tank support straps getting corroded

rear inner tie bar bushes getting worn

rear pads getting low

rear trailing arm front mounting bushes getting worn

Pass 8 Mar 2006 130,610 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)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Mar 2006 130,572 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

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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S791 XYA is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Orange with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S791 XYA, 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 S791 XYA registered?

S791 XYA is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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