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S844 RHH

1998 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,192 mi
Last recorded87,192 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS844 RHH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 87,192 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 87,192 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 81,379 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 81,379 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 76,939 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 73,464 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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S844 RHH is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S844 RHH, 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 S844 RHH registered?

S844 RHH is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S844 RHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S844 RHH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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