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S949 UUK

1998 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,201 mi
Last recorded88,201 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 UUK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2015 88,201 miles

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 85,049 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 85,013 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,904 miles

None obligitory side marker lamp inop?

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 80,893 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both headlamp adjusters are broken/inop

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

None obligitory side marker lamp inop?

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 75,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 71,450 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 67,726 miles

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

n/s/f side fitting side inop

Pass 2 Jan 2009 63,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust back boc center section connection slightly deteriorated

oil & water leak

rear washer inop

rear wiper blade smearing

Fail 2 Jan 2009 63,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust back boc center section connection slightly deteriorated

oil & water leak

rear washer inop

rear wiper blade smearing

Pass 14 Jan 2008 59,424 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 54,838 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 54,838 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 50,977 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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S949 UUK is a 1998 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 108,460 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S949 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 S949 UUK registered?

S949 UUK is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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