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S873 LCK

1998 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,408 mi
Last recorded130,408 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 LCK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2014 130,408 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 114,784 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 114,784 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s front marker light out

Pass 28 Feb 2012 107,883 miles

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge and cracked

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2012 107,866 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge and cracked

o/s/f position lamp dim

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2011 103,188 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r unable to fully check the seat belt

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

cracking on o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

front numberplate cracked

n/s washer jet aimed slightly too high

raer brake discs worn

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 3 Feb 2010 97,780 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r brake pipe corroded side of fuel tank

o/s/r tyre as nail in it

rear child seat fitted unable to fully check seat belt

rear exhaust flange corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2009 93,170 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 85,617 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 78,275 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 67,900 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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S873 LCK is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S873 LCK, 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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S873 LCK is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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