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S811 KJF

1998 Volvo V40

Brown Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,013 mi
Last recorded142,013 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 KJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 142,013 miles

front nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corossion to both front sections front to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion to both front brake pipes

Pass 14 Sep 2012 132,554 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 128,723 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 122,050 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 118,210 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 118,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 116,484 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

various brake pipes greased

Pass 10 May 2008 102,698 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 May 2008 102,626 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 May 2007 85,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2007 85,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 72,685 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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S811 KJF is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Brown with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S811 KJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S811 KJF registered?

S811 KJF is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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