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S869 NGW

1998 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,892 mi
Last recorded143,892 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS869 NGW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 143,892 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 132,273 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 132,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 122,469 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 112,906 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Jun 2012 104,872 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 95,547 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 86,317 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 76,267 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 76,267 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 69,095 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 69,085 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 69,085 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 61,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 54,919 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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S869 NGW is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S869 NGW, 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 S869 NGW registered?

S869 NGW is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S869 NGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S869 NGW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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