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S896 LNH

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,487 mi
Last recorded142,487 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 LNH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 142,487 miles

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

rear brake pipes covered with grease

Fail 12 Nov 2015 142,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 3 Nov 2014 112,837 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 128,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 120,223 miles

Advise: front exhaust pipe at catalyst badly corroded but still secure.

Fail 4 Nov 2013 120,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Advise: front exhaust pipe at catalyst badly corroded but still secure.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 112,216 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 104,975 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2011 104,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2010 97,938 miles

corrosion to exhaust, starting to weaken in places

nearside rear trailing arm front bush starting to seperate

rear discs worn

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 29 Oct 2009 91,796 miles

Intermittant fault with hazzard lights switch when turninig 'off'

Some front brakes fluctuations

Various brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2008 84,835 miles

rear silencer flange weakening

slight edge wear front tyres

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 31 Oct 2008 84,835 miles

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

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

nearside front brake hose perishing - recommend replace

rear silencer flange weakening

slight edge wear front tyres

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Nov 2007 78,091 miles

o/s/f brake judder - MOT boarder line

play in front anti roll bar bushes - MOT boarder line

possible v.slight o/s/f ball joint play

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar bushes

Pass 3 Nov 2006 69,806 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 69,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 61,724 miles

rear wiper split

some pitting to brake pipes

some wear in nearside front anti roll bar link rod

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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S896 LNH is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S896 LNH, 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 S896 LNH registered?

S896 LNH is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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