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S931 UMY

1998 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,236 mi
Last recorded105,236 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS931 UMY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 105,236 miles
Fail 28 May 2008

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

cant check rear springs fully,.

Pass 28 May 2008

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

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

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

cant check rear springs fully,.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 89,267 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar bush

Pass 1 Apr 2006 81,812 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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S931 UMY is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S931 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 S931 UMY registered?

S931 UMY is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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