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S924 RMB

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

155,018 mi
Last recorded155,018 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS924 RMB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 155,018 miles

General underbody corrosion

nsr light cracked but showing no white light to rear

oil leak

osf tyre worn on edges

rear metal brake pipes corroded but not excessive

windscreen damaged below drivers side wiper

Fail 14 Dec 2017 155,018 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

nsr light cracked but showing no white light to rear

oil leak

osf tyre worn on edges

rear metal brake pipes corroded but not excessive

windscreen damaged below drivers side wiper

Pass 20 Dec 2016 149,803 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 149,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 144,862 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Dec 2015 144,862 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2014 139,684 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 139,684 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 133,535 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 133,535 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight imbalance on front brakes and n/s disc slightly warped

Pass 20 Dec 2012 125,573 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 125,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2011 117,339 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 117,336 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 109,000 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 109,000 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 102,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2008 95,412 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 90,110 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 86,124 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 86,121 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 83,058 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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S924 RMB is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S924 RMB, 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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S924 RMB is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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