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S910 GFM

1998 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,693 mi
Last recorded121,693 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS910 GFM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 121,693 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 120,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 120,492 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 120,121 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 120,121 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 119,598 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 117,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 114,004 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 111,957 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 111,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 107,900 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 107,900 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 104,118 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 104,118 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 99,746 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 94,068 miles

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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S910 GFM is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S910 GFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S910 GFM registered?

S910 GFM is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is S910 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S910 GFM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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