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S991 RLA

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,814 mi
Last recorded146,814 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS991 RLA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 146,814 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 146,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 122,190 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly damaged

wheel trims slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2008 122,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly damaged

wheel trims slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2007 115,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2006 112,076 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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S991 RLA is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S991 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 S991 RLA registered?

S991 RLA is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S991 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S991 RLA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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