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S953 ATA

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,151 mi
Last recorded156,151 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS953 ATA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 156,151 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 156,150 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 145,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 145,014 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 144,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 129,597 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 129,597 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 114,990 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 102,753 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 102,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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S953 ATA is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S953 ATA, 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 S953 ATA registered?

S953 ATA is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 August 1998.

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