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S806 RNO

1998 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,784 mi
Last recorded106,784 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS806 RNO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2014 106,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

eml on

Pass 25 Jun 2014 106,784 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

eml on

Pass 23 Jul 2013 105,345 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 105,337 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2012 103,021 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

near side rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2011 100,255 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 97,248 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 94,052 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 90,929 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 87,340 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 85,997 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 85,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 81,822 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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S806 RNO is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S806 RNO, 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 S806 RNO registered?

S806 RNO is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S806 RNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S806 RNO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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