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S921 CUB

1998 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

116,811 mi
Last recorded116,811 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS921 CUB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge)(195/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 116,811 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55r15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge)(195/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 114,547 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 114,547 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 112,336 miles

engine management light on

Fail 27 Oct 2015 112,336 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Oct 2014 109,421 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

Fail 16 Oct 2014 109,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Oct 2013 106,730 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 106,730 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 104,031 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 101,209 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 101,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 98,492 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 98,492 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 95,381 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 95,381 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 92,478 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 92,473 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2007 88,646 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2006 84,535 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 84,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 81,025 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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S921 CUB is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 S921 CUB, 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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S921 CUB is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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