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S82 LTF

1998 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,981 mi
Last recorded162,981 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS82 LTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 162,981 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2012 155,068 miles

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

grease leak from offside inner cv boot

light switch appears to be malfunctioning

offside seatbelt frayed

Fail 30 May 2012 155,068 miles

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

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

grease leak from offside inner cv boot

light switch appears to be malfunctioning

offside seatbelt frayed

Pass 26 May 2011 147,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside inner cv boot leaking

Pass 25 May 2010 140,233 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear light lens cracked,o/s inner c.v boot leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2009 132,896 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 128,668 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 121,798 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 116,924 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 116,924 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 112,407 miles

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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S82 LTF is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 S82 LTF, 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 S82 LTF registered?

S82 LTF is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S82 LTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S82 LTF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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