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S894 KUG

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,977 mi
Last recorded105,977 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 KUG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 105,977 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 100,914 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 22 Nov 2008 97,986 miles

front head lights have weak patterns...

rear discs puitting..

rear seat belts & rear seat security......

Fail 21 Nov 2008 97,986 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front head lights have weak patterns...

rear discs puitting..

rear seat belts & rear seat security......

Pass 7 Dec 2007 90,082 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 86,788 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 80,790 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 80,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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S894 KUG is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S894 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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S894 KUG is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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