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S850 SLH

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,939 mi
Last recorded129,939 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 SLH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 129,939 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 129,939 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 122,879 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 122,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 121,461 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 121,456 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 119,889 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 117,679 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 117,679 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 112,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 112,264 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 100,872 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 100,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 87,798 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 72,944 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S850 SLH is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S850 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 S850 SLH registered?

S850 SLH is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S850 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S850 SLH shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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