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S936 MCW

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

77,733 mi
Last recorded77,733 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS936 MCW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 77,733 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorated

some corrosion in front inner arches/rear floors

Fail 27 May 2026 77,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorated

some corrosion in front inner arches/rear floors

Pass 23 May 2025 71,653 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear trailing arms bushes slightly perished

front tyres slightly perished between treads

some general corrosion in rear underside of vehicle

Fail 21 May 2025 71,653 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear trailing arms bushes slightly perished

front tyres slightly perished between treads

some general corrosion in rear underside of vehicle

Pass 16 May 2024 67,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2024 67,586 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2023 63,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2023 63,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 59,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2022 59,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 58,954 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated reinforcement visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front brake disc showing surface rust

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder seek workshop advise asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

low coolant

Pass 12 May 2021 55,703 miles

boot lid catch insecure .

coil springs showing corrosion / at the time of inspection all springs are complete .

cv boot leaking, near side front , recommend replacement asap .

exhaust , rear clamp joint showig corrosion / but not leaking

front tyres worn low , perishing , recommend front tyres replacement asap , and wheel tracking checked

off side front seat belt webbing frayed .

rear park brakes and foot brakes did not lock out when placed under load .

rear trailing arm bushes , splitting .

recommend a service inspection of components listed asap, to avoid further deterioration .

side skirts fitted not allowing a full inspection of outer sills .

Pass 14 May 2020 53,291 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust showing corrosion , clamp joints corroded to excess

front tyres showing deterioration , off side rear tyre showing a nail in tyre tread

rear foot brakes and park brakes , when tested under load stiff to lock out . recommend a further brakes inspection all round to determine overall condition and remaining life .

Fail 13 May 2020 53,291 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust showing corrosion , clamp joints corroded to excess

front tyres showing deterioration , off side rear tyre showing a nail in tyre tread

rear foot brakes and park brakes , when tested under load stiff to lock out . recommend a further brakes inspection all round to determine overall condition and remaining life .

Pass 17 Apr 2019 49,565 miles

brakes linings to be inspected all round.

exhaust showing corrosion

when tested under load , parking brake , and off side re foot brake did not lock out when tested under load

Pass 17 Apr 2018 46,067 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 40,919 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,500 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 40,500 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 40,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 40,458 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 40,140 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 39,885 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 39,561 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 39,561 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 38,719 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 38,719 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 37,953 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,953 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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S936 MCW is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 S936 MCW, 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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S936 MCW is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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