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S921 FUA

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,388 mi
Last recorded78,388 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS921 FUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 78,388 miles

General perrishing to suspension bushes.

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 78,388 miles

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

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

General perrishing to suspension bushes.

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 66,779 miles

fuel tank support straps corroding

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre tread worn low on inner section

Fail 23 Jul 2010 66,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

fuel tank support straps corroding

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre tread worn low on inner section

Pass 1 Aug 2009 63,886 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 60,659 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 60,659 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 58,038 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 54,466 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 FUA is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green 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 S921 FUA, 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 S921 FUA registered?

S921 FUA is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S921 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S921 FUA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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