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S813 KDP

1998 Volvo V40

Green Lpg 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,912 mi
Last recorded179,912 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS813 KDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 179,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 179,912 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 175,116 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 174,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 168,395 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 168,395 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 161,727 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 161,557 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 145,409 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 131,695 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

all brake disc's corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2007 131,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all brake disc's corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brakes dragging slightly

Fail 6 May 2006 120,142 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion damage brake pipes to rear near n/s of fuel tank

front inner brake pads approx 4mm left

o/s/f side light dim

o/s/f tyre just grazes inner arch on full right lock

screen chipped

slight blow/rattle front exhaust at flexi section area when engine is revved

slight damage drivers seat belt

slight smearing wipers

Fail 19 Jan 2006 115,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 115,868 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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S813 KDP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,855cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S813 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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S813 KDP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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