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S936 UUK

1998 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

243,080 mi
Last recorded243,080 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS936 UUK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 243,080 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 228,183 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 228,183 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 213,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 200,997 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 186,383 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 UUK is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S936 UUK, 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 S936 UUK registered?

S936 UUK is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S936 UUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S936 UUK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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