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S816 LCK

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,876 mi
Last recorded103,876 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS816 LCK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2013 103,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

battery insecure

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

traction control light on

Pass 1 Mar 2013 103,876 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

traction control light on

Oil leak

battery insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 103,876 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 103,876 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 94,705 miles

nsf tyre worn

nsr & osr lamps 50%

Fail 2 Mar 2012 94,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nsf tyre worn

nsr & osr lamps 50%

Pass 10 Feb 2011 89,067 miles

offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2010 88,000 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre outer side wall cut but not down to the cords.

oil light stay,s on.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 87,147 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2008 86,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 86,044 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 85,011 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 83,560 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 83,558 miles

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

damage to nearside wing mirror casing

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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S816 LCK is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 108,460 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S816 LCK, 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 S816 LCK registered?

S816 LCK is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S816 LCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S816 LCK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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