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S996 LJM

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,284 mi
Last recorded149,284 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 LJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 149,284 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 143,084 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs lipped

Pass 1 Nov 2010 136,695 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres distorted

front discs and pads worn

Pass 26 Oct 2009 131,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 126,647 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 126,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 118,744 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 107,442 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S996 LJM is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S996 LJM, 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 S996 LJM registered?

S996 LJM is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S996 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S996 LJM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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