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R103 BWP

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

159,460 mi
Last recorded159,460 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 BWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 159,460 miles

Offside Front Outer damage to sidewall but not to cords at this time

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 159,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no discernible beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer damage to sidewall but not to cords at this time

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 152,016 miles

20% imbalance on front brakes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn and scored on inner faces

Fail 17 Nov 2014 152,016 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn and scored on inner faces

Pass 20 Nov 2013 136,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tail box and centre pipe heavily corroded and in very poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2013 136,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tail box and centre pipe heavily corroded and in very poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2012 126,685 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 119,997 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 112,956 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 112,956 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 107,423 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 26 Nov 2009 107,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2008 99,789 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

offside front tyre on 2-3mm within cenytre three quarters of tyre tread

play in nearside front lower ball joint

rear number plate slightly delaminating

Pass 3 Jan 2008 92,905 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing uneven

rear bumper damaged on n/s

slight oil leak from n/s inner drive shaft gaiter

small chips in screen

Fail 3 Jan 2008 92,905 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing uneven

rear bumper damaged on n/s

slight oil leak from n/s inner drive shaft gaiter

small chips in screen

Pass 13 Dec 2006 87,376 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 87,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 83,013 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2006 83,013 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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R103 BWP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R103 BWP, 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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R103 BWP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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