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S949 TDP

1998 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,699 mi
Last recorded39,699 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 TDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2013 39,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 39,099 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 21 Jun 2012 39,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 9 Jul 2011 38,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 37,717 miles

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

rear tyres poor

Pass 15 May 2009 36,285 miles

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

vehicle dirty condition

Pass 25 Jan 2008 33,882 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under vehicle dirty

Fail 23 Jan 2008 33,841 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under vehicle dirty

Pass 31 Jan 2007 28,492 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 26,073 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 26,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under vehicle dirty

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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S949 TDP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S949 TDP, 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 S949 TDP registered?

S949 TDP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S949 TDP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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