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S905 JCK

1998 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,222 mi
Last recorded156,222 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS905 JCK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 156,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 147,238 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 147,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 142,794 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 142,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 137,195 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

bonnet cable broken

rear number plate needs replaement

Pass 11 Aug 2008 128,601 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 128,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 120,824 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 120,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 110,900 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 110,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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S905 JCK is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S905 JCK, 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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S905 JCK is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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