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S827 NCS

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,279 mi
Last recorded107,279 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS827 NCS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2007 107,279 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 106,957 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

general upper bodywork damage, scratches etc.

nearside front fog lamp glass cracked

nearside rear quarter panel badly dented around the nearside rear lamp unit

offside front headlamp glass stonechipped

offside front outer wheel rim dented

offside rear outer sidelight innoperative

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2006 91,092 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 91,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear suspension arm front mounting bushes debonding

engine under tray fitted

low level washer light on dash

n/s/f head lamp wiper broken

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

rear number plate water marked

rear wiper split

service light on dash

slight play in steering rack

stone chip o/s/f head lamp glass

tested in wet conditions

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 NCS is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S827 NCS, 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 NCS registered?

S827 NCS is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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