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S833 KFP

1998 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,482 mi
Last recorded170,482 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 KFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 170,482 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 161,846 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 152,028 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 152,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 145,070 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 138,276 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 130,184 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 123,616 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 111,969 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 100,053 miles

13% imbalance on front service brakes

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on dash

o/s front head light glass cracked

service warning light on dash

Fail 6 Aug 2007 100,052 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

13% IMBALANCE ON FRONT SERVICE BRAKES

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S HEAD LIGHT GLASS CRACKED

service waRNING LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 7 Aug 2006 86,926 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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S833 KFP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S833 KFP, 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 S833 KFP registered?

S833 KFP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S833 KFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S833 KFP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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