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S815 KJF

1998 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,667 mi
Last recorded87,667 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS815 KJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 87,667 miles

Offside Rear lamp lense cracked and broken

Fail 28 Jul 2017 87,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing marker lamp lense broken (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front of lower arm bush to chassie (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing side marker lamp lense missing showing white light (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear lamp lense cracked and broken

Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,804 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 82,804 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven lazy (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,139 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear marker light in bumper showing white light but not to the rear

Fail 29 Jul 2015 81,139 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% dim (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear marker light in bumper showing white light but not to the rear

Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,845 miles

front number plate cracked

offside and nearside rear trailung arms front bushes starting to unbond

offside rear light lense cracked

tempary exhaust repair

Fail 8 Sep 2014 80,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tempary exhaust repair

offside rear light lense cracked

front number plate cracked

offside and nearside rear trailung arms front bushes starting to unbond

Pass 29 Jul 2013 75,511 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 75,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 67,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system in general getting very weak and corroded

front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,902 miles

exhaust system in general getting very weak and corroded

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jul 2011 62,102 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 62,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 51,670 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,486 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 40,486 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,840 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,453 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,843 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 25,990 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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S815 KJF is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 S815 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.

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S815 KJF is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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