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S866 RAX

1998 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,959 mi
Last recorded103,959 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 RAX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 103,959 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 103,755 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 103,402 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 102,779 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 102,119 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 101,218 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 100,179 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 100,179 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 98,781 miles

battery securing device deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2014 98,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

battery securing device deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2013 97,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 97,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 96,661 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2011 95,144 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 95,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 93,325 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 93,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both wipers worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 88,318 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 80,972 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven wear, advise 4 wheel alignment

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 80,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear tyres have uneven wear, advise 4 wheel alignment

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 72,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 72,273 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 64,972 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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S866 RAX is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S866 RAX, 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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S866 RAX is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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