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S844 SLH

1998 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,172 mi
Last recorded151,172 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS844 SLH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 151,172 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 151,172 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 139,425 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 139,425 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 129,777 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 111,826 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 SLH is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc 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 SLH, 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 SLH registered?

S844 SLH is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S844 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S844 SLH 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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