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S846 KDP

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,822 mi
Last recorded132,822 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS846 KDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 132,822 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 127,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 127,380 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 123,556 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 119,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2013 119,530 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2012 119,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front & nearside rear tyre walls damaged

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 119,063 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front & nearside rear tyre walls damaged

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

Fail 3 May 2011 114,793 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

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

Pass 3 May 2011 114,793 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2010 104,910 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 104,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 96,135 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 96,133 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2008 86,681 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 86,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside rear tyre wall cut

wheel trim missing from nearside front

Pass 3 Mar 2007 78,897 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 78,897 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate cracked

slight damage to offside front outer wall

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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S846 KDP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S846 KDP, 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 S846 KDP registered?

S846 KDP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S846 KDP safe to buy?

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