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S823 CEU

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,985 mi
Last recorded108,985 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 CEU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 108,985 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2013 108,985 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 106,361 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 106,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Abnormal noise from fan-belt area.

Battery insecure,both headlight rear covers missing.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under body cover insecure.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 102,565 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 102,565 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 98,021 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 98,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 94,706 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 94,659 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front of side inner steering knuckle joint starting to wear

Pass 7 Sep 2007 91,342 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 91,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 87,190 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 87,175 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn almost to canvas on inner edge

nail in tyre

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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S823 CEU is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 S823 CEU, 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 S823 CEU registered?

S823 CEU is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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