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S937 WYA

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,591 mi
Last recorded167,591 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS937 WYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2011 167,591 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 167,591 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 155,455 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 155,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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S937 WYA is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S937 WYA, 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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S937 WYA is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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