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S892 TKG

1998 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,461 mi
Last recorded130,461 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS892 TKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 130,461 miles

CORROSION N/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE

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

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

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

engine oil on minimum

front wiper arm linkages are worn

o/s rear lights are dull

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 5 Nov 2011 130,461 miles

CORROSION N/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

engine oil on minimum

front wiper arm linkages are worn

o/s rear lights are dull

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 11 Nov 2010 120,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s rear outer side light not working

o/s front windscreen wiper arm bent

o/s rear inner side light not working

rear anti roll bar bushes are worn

service light on

Pass 11 Nov 2010 120,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rear outer side light not working

o/s front windscreen wiper arm bent

o/s rear inner side light not working

rear anti roll bar bushes are worn

service light on

Pass 19 Nov 2009 110,103 miles

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

N/S + O/S REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

alternator belt worn

o/s front wiper arm linkage worn

o/s rear side light not working

service light on

Fail 19 Nov 2009 110,103 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

N/S + O/S REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

alternator belt worn

o/s front wiper arm linkage worn

o/s rear side light not working

service light on

Pass 24 Oct 2008 99,854 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2007 90,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 90,833 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 80,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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S892 TKG is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S892 TKG, 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 S892 TKG registered?

S892 TKG is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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