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S828 CUY

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,831 mi
Last recorded147,831 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS828 CUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 147,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2012 147,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 130,525 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 122,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 122,855 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 114,360 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 114,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 107,213 miles

N/s/rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Rear b/pipes rusty.

Pass 23 May 2007 98,986 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 90,721 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 90,721 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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S828 CUY is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S828 CUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S828 CUY?

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What year was S828 CUY registered?

S828 CUY is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S828 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S828 CUY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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