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S928 MFP

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,225 mi
Last recorded107,225 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS928 MFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2009 107,225 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leak from gearbox. n/s/f tyre tread on legal limit.o/s/f tyre tread very close to legal limit.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 107,225 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from gearbox. n/s/f tyre tread on legal limit.o/s/f tyre tread very close to legal limit.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 97,817 miles

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

corrosion starting to rear brake pipes - cleaned and greased

possible slight o/s/f ball joint play

some wear to front tyres edges

Fail 3 Oct 2008 97,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

corrosion starting to rear brake pipes - cleaned and greased

possible slight o/s/f ball joint play

some wear to front tyres edges

Pass 2 Oct 2007 86,202 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 74,776 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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S928 MFP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S928 MFP, 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 S928 MFP registered?

S928 MFP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S928 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S928 MFP shows 6 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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