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S865 CNH

1998 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,084 mi
Last recorded166,084 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 CNH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 166,084 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 162,542 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 158,025 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 152,719 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 152,711 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 144,633 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 137,660 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 130,856 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 124,364 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 116,076 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 108,088 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 99,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 99,519 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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S865 CNH is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S865 CNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S865 CNH registered?

S865 CNH is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S865 CNH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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