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S849 AVL

1998 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,340 mi
Last recorded56,340 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS849 AVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 56,340 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 53,572 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 53,568 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side rear inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 50,572 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 50,559 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 50,538 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 50,507 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 50,491 miles

Nearside Front nsf sill outer corroded and thin not within 30cm load bearing area

Pass 27 Aug 2015 50,647 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,378 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,279 miles

flange which joins rear and middle section together corroded and thin

Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,982 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 49,982 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,460 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 48,754 miles

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

n\s\r door frame split causing top of door to be badly miss aligned

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,754 miles

n\s\r door frame split causing top of door to be badly miss aligned

Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,857 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 47,857 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,672 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,238 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 44,238 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,589 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 40,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S849 AVL is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S849 AVL, 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 S849 AVL registered?

S849 AVL is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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