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S807 ASC

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,656 mi
Last recorded116,656 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS807 ASC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 116,656 miles

Brake discs showing signs of corrosion and wear.

Fuel pipes heavily corroded at fuel filter area.

Fail 17 Jul 2012 116,652 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake discs showing signs of corrosion and wear.

Fuel pipes heavily corroded at fuel filter area.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 103,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

excess corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 10 Jun 2011 103,237 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 89,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

catilytic converter rattling

Pass 20 Jun 2009 82,581 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2009 82,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2008 70,859 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 59,998 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 50,156 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

both rear main suspension bushes parting

corrosion on front metal brake pipes

crack in front no plate

gearbox diff bearings a little noisy

long handbrake travel

number plate lights not working with ignition off

Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,156 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

both rear main suspension bushes parting

corrosion on front metal brake pipes

crack in front no plate

gearbox diff bearings a little noisy

long handbrake travel

number plate lights not working with ignition off

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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S807 ASC is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S807 ASC, 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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S807 ASC is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S807 ASC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S807 ASC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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