MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,075 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside front tyre getting low
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front tyre getting low
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S842 UAG is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 S842 UAG, 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 S842 UAG registered?
S842 UAG is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 September 1998.
Is S842 UAG safe to buy?
The MOT history for S842 UAG 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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