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S963 RLA

1998 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,298 mi
Last recorded141,298 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS963 RLA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 141,298 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 141,298 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 134,826 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 134,826 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 130,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 127,665 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 123,006 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON EDGES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2007 118,692 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 112,430 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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S963 RLA is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S963 RLA, 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 S963 RLA registered?

S963 RLA is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S963 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S963 RLA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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