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S857 LCK

1998 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,515 mi
Last recorded88,515 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS857 LCK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 88,515 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 81,995 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 81,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 75,471 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 69,686 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 63,535 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 57,461 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,429 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 48,429 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 43,563 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 36,638 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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S857 LCK is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc 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 S857 LCK, 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 S857 LCK registered?

S857 LCK is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S857 LCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S857 LCK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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