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SKZ 4653

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,669 mi
Last recorded114,669 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKZ 4653
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 114,669 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 114,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 104,297 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 100,777 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 100,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both brake pipes front to rear to rear flexes slightly corroded

both front brake discs slightly worn leaving a lip on discs

both front tyres slightly worn on inside edges of tyres

both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

centre section of exhaust s round silencer slightly blowing

rear brake pads getting low

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 22 Jan 2007 84,205 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 84,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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SKZ 4653 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 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SKZ 4653, 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 SKZ 4653 registered?

SKZ 4653 is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is SKZ 4653 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKZ 4653 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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