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S923 UMY

1998 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,989 mi
Last recorded152,989 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS923 UMY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 152,989 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear outer light cluster cracked

Offside rear inner light cluster cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 152,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear outer light cluster cracked

Offside rear inner light cluster cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 144,822 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 132,800 miles

enginenot running smooht lambda sensor may be faulty

Fail 7 Apr 2009 132,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

enginenot running smooht lambda sensor may be faulty

Fail 31 Mar 2008 119,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 119,034 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 111,719 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre badly worn on both edges †o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2007 111,719 miles

n/s/f tyre badly worn on both edges †o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2006 103,908 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 103,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 89,551 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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S923 UMY is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,834cc 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 S923 UMY, 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 S923 UMY registered?

S923 UMY is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S923 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S923 UMY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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