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S868 CNH

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,297 mi
Last recorded132,297 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 CNH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 132,297 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 129,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advised metal brake pipes beneath vehicle have grease not able to se clearly for corrosion

front no plate shows slight deteration

Pass 8 Oct 2009 129,014 miles

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

advised metal brake pipes beneath vehicle have grease not able to se clearly for corrosion

front no plate shows slight deteration

Pass 25 Sep 2008 124,214 miles

front pads worn

rear s/absorbers weak

Fail 25 Sep 2008 124,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pads worn

rear s/absorbers weak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 117,622 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre on legal limit †rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 24 Sep 2007 117,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre on legal limit †rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 3 Oct 2006 112,114 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

rust on metal brake pipes

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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S868 CNH is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S868 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

How do I check the history of S868 CNH?

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What year was S868 CNH registered?

S868 CNH is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S868 CNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S868 CNH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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