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S855 VGV

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,485 mi
Last recorded129,485 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 VGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2014 129,485 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 122,132 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 117,918 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 112,130 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 104,731 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2010 104,731 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 97,861 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 93,532 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2008 93,532 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2007 88,769 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 78,343 miles

inner wheel arches muddy

o/s/r tyre on1.6 mm and small cut in tread

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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S855 VGV is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S855 VGV, 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 S855 VGV registered?

S855 VGV is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S855 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S855 VGV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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