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S834 RDB

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,163 mi
Last recorded89,163 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS834 RDB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 89,163 miles

both front fog light lenes cracked.

both outer c,v gaitors perishing.

damage to body work.

dent to n/s/f wheel rim.

rear silencer joint to center section badly corroded and slight gas leak.

rear wiper blade split.

tread depths: n/s/f on 3.5mm, o/s/f on 3mm, both rear on 5.5mm.

tyre size: 195/55/15V.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 85,015 miles

o/s/rear brake discs slightly corroded

stone chip in front screen

Pass 11 Oct 2007 81,608 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 81,608 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 75,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 68,155 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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S834 RDB is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S834 RDB, 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 S834 RDB registered?

S834 RDB is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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