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S861 SLH

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,132 mi
Last recorded111,132 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 SLH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 111,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both. (2.4.G.1)

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

slight corrosion underneath.

Fail 25 Oct 2016 111,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both. (2.4.G.1)

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

slight corrosion underneath.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 94,971 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 94,971 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 80,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 80,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 64,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2013 64,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 57,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

un-able to see front and rear brake pads for wear clearly

very slight bind to o/s/front wheel

Fail 7 Oct 2011 56,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 56,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 55,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs lipped/and wearing thin

Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,645 miles

near side rear tyre low air

Fail 28 Oct 2009 53,645 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side rear tyre low air

Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,518 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 49,210 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 48,040 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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S861 SLH is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S861 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 S861 SLH registered?

S861 SLH is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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