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S917 VGV

1998 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,079 mi
Last recorded205,079 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 VGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 205,079 miles

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

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

rear axle brake discs pitted/corroded

rear axle decrease rate 22% imbalance

tyre sizes different front 195- rear 205

Fail 23 Jun 2011 204,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear axle brake discs pitted/corroded

rear brake decrease rate 20% imbalance

tyre sizes different front 195- rear 205

Pass 5 Jul 2010 197,548 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 197,548 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 191,737 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 190,835 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Uneven Wearing On Inner Edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre Has Uneven Wearing On Inner Edge

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2008 190,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Uneven Wearing On Inner Edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre Has Uneven Wearing On Inner Edge

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2007 183,370 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 146,013 miles

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

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

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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S917 VGV is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S917 VGV, 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 S917 VGV registered?

S917 VGV is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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