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S84 KRO

1998 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,301 mi
Last recorded86,301 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS84 KRO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2014 86,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,766 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 82,607 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 72,258 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 72,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r outer side light inop/n/s/r inner side light inop

Pass 26 Jul 2010 57,264 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,906 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 41,129 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,178 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 39,359 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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S84 KRO is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S84 KRO, 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 S84 KRO registered?

S84 KRO is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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