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S799 AAN

1998 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,127 mi
Last recorded132,127 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 AAN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 132,127 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 132,081 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 121,989 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear and n/s/f tyres getting low inner edge

slight movement both rear outer sills

Pass 8 Jul 2015 117,299 miles

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

Surface corrosion to under side

Pass 2 Jul 2014 114,203 miles

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

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

front subframe corroded

general corrosion to underbody and suspension

Pass 9 Jul 2013 118,167 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 118,167 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes by main filter rusting

heavy rusting to rear underside and chassis

rear fuel tank straps rusting

upper rear brake pipe rusting

water ingress rear no plate

Pass 4 Jul 2012 106,671 miles

rusting to underbody

Fail 3 Jul 2012 106,671 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

o/s/front mud flap rubbing mud flap

rusting to underbody

Pass 13 Jul 2011 101,574 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 101,574 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 96,936 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 96,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 89,119 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 89,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 81,991 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 76,465 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 76,465 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 70,987 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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S799 AAN is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S799 AAN, 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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S799 AAN is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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