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S933 FUA

1998 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,171 mi
Last recorded112,171 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS933 FUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2015 112,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear tyres cracking up, worn on inside edges of tread.

Brake pedal rubber showing wear.

Exhaust rusting.

Indicators starting to show white light.

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge of tread, cracking up.

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy.

Parts of the underbody rusting.

Rear brake discs rusting.

Rear suspension bushes showing wear.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 108,292 miles

n/s/r both fronts and o/s side repeater pale.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on inner edges.195/55r15

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.195/55r15

Fail 9 Sep 2014 108,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r both fronts and o/s side repeater pale.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on inner edges.195/55r15

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.195/55r15

Pass 11 Sep 2013 104,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing low and cracking with age.195/55r15

Fail 10 Sep 2013 104,079 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing low and cracking with age.195/55r15

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Sep 2012 99,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 99,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 99,431 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 94,826 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 92,027 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,774 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 87,774 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 85,378 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 85,378 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2008 77,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 77,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 68,679 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 58,184 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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S933 FUA is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S933 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 S933 FUA registered?

S933 FUA is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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