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S965 WYA

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,903 mi
Last recorded102,903 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS965 WYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 102,903 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 97,945 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 96,281 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 96,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 95,440 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 95,440 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 86,174 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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S965 WYA is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S965 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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What year was S965 WYA registered?

S965 WYA is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S965 WYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S965 WYA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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