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S895 AMR

1998 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

227,448 mi
Last recorded227,448 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS895 AMR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 227,448 miles

ABS PUMP DAMP WITH NO LEAKS VISIBLE

BONNET PULL FAULTY (WIRE AT FRONT TO OPEN)

COOLENT EMPTY

CORROSSION LOWER REAR WHEEL ARCHES

POWER STEERING PUMP DAMP WITH NO LEAKS VISIBLE

REAR CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

REAR REG PLATE DETERIORATING

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END

fuel filter corroded

oil leak (suspect filter)

passengers wing mirror cracked

Fail 2 Apr 2012 227,448 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ABS PUMP DAMP WITH NO LEAKS VISIBLE

BONNET PULL FAULTY (WIRE AT FRONT TO OPEN)

COOLENT EMPTY

CORROSSION LOWER REAR WHEEL ARCHES

POWER STEERING PUMP DAMP WITH NO LEAKS VISIBLE

REAR CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

REAR REG PLATE DETERIORATING

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END

fuel filter corroded

oil leak (suspect filter)

passengers wing mirror cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2011 217,627 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 217,627 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 201,621 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front side lights very slightly interacting

nearside front flexable brake hose temp secured

nearside rear tyre on 2-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

rear/centre exhaust pipe flange corroding away

strong advise nearside rear tyre has splits in tyre tread possibly close to inner cords & wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Oct 2009 201,621 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front side lights very slightly interacting

nearside front flexable brake hose temp secured

nearside rear tyre on 2-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

rear/centre exhaust pipe flange corroding away

strong advise nearside rear tyre has splits in tyre tread possibly close to inner cords & wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Oct 2009 201,614 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2008 193,811 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 193,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 185,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 185,229 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 176,987 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 176,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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S895 AMR is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 S895 AMR, 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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S895 AMR is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 October 1998.

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