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S827 AHC

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,124 mi
Last recorded117,124 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS827 AHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 117,124 miles

both rear trailing arm bushs are split

centre exhaust box outer skin is corroded

n s f door check strap is broken

n s r bumper marker light is broken

n s r light lens is cracked

o s f bumper marker light is broken

rear view mirror wobbles but secure

slight crack in front number plate

Fail 29 Jul 2014 117,124 miles

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

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

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

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

n s f door check strap is broken

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushs are split

centre exhaust box outer skin is corroded

n s r bumper marker light is broken

n s r light lens is cracked

n s r sidelight is dim

o s f bumper marker light is broken

o s f wiper is smeary

rear view mirror wobbles but secure

slight crack in front number plate

Pass 29 Jul 2013 106,172 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear lense cracked

nearside rear marker light inop

offside front indicator lense broken but not showing white light

offside front marker light inop

Pass 26 Jul 2012 101,533 miles

damage to o/s/f indicator lens

n/s o/s marker light covers missing

n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2011 97,979 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 97,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise n/s/f indi lens cover sign of damage

Pass 5 Jul 2010 93,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jul 2010 93,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 84,835 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 84,835 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

tracking out

Pass 4 Jul 2008 78,121 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 78,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 71,666 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 71,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 64,336 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S827 AHC is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S827 AHC, 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 S827 AHC registered?

S827 AHC is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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