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S889 KUG

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,185 mi
Last recorded123,185 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS889 KUG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2009 123,185 miles

engine rattle evident- suspect small end

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs and pads worn

front and rear number plates delaminating

front indicators just starting to emit white light

front tyres worn on inner and outer egdes

front washers partially blocked and misaligned

front wipers smeary

handbrake reserve slightly low

nearside front fog lamp cracked

offside rear inner sidelight inoperative

offside rear tyre on legal limit

slight corrosion underside

slight play in steering rack

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2009 123,174 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

windscreen scratched

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 118,391 miles

Brake fluid down top up soon. †Plastic sill covers fitted.

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

Rear number plate poor replace soon./

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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S889 KUG is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S889 KUG, 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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S889 KUG is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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