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S793 KDP

1998 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,505 mi
Last recorded181,505 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS793 KDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 181,505 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipe/s corroded

gear linkage front bushes very worn

metal water pipe corroded (requires attention)

rear exhaust connection corroded and in poor condition

Fail 26 Jan 2009 181,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

gear linkage front bushes very worn

metal water pipe corroded(requires attention)

rear exhaust connection corroded and in poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2008 159,313 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear seat belt missing

offside rear tyre worn very low

Fail 30 Jan 2008 159,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear seat belt missing

offside rear tyre worn very low

Pass 25 Jan 2007 156,532 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 156,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 154,722 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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S793 KDP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S793 KDP, 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 S793 KDP registered?

S793 KDP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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