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S880 AON

1998 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,088 mi
Last recorded90,088 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 AON
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 90,088 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 82,657 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 74,288 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 66,778 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 66,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Drivers side rear inner sidelight is inoperative

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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S880 AON is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S880 AON, 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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What year was S880 AON registered?

S880 AON is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S880 AON safe to buy?

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