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S988 EKO

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,165 mi
Last recorded92,165 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 EKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 92,165 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Jan 2011 89,221 miles

Both n/s & o/s secondary tail lights inop

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 89,221 miles

Both n/s & o/s secondary tail lights inop

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 85,286 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

rear brake pads getting low

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2010 85,286 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

rear brake pads getting low

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2009 81,972 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2008 76,769 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 700,469 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 70,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 62,539 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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S988 EKO is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S988 EKO, 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 S988 EKO registered?

S988 EKO is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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