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S835 CTV

1998 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,229 mi
Last recorded59,229 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS835 CTV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,229 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 59,229 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 53,957 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 53,957 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 48,187 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,187 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,339 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,022 miles

high co at fast idle only just passed emissons test

Pass 6 Oct 2006 32,928 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 27,446 miles

Nearside 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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S835 CTV is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S835 CTV, 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

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What year was S835 CTV registered?

S835 CTV is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 October 1998.

Is S835 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S835 CTV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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