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R132 BBP

1998 Volvo V40

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,929 mi
Last recorded179,929 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 BBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 179,929 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 179,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative washer (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective wiper blade (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative washesr (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective wiper blade (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 169,770 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 169,770 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 158,414 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake balances

iner tread front tyres

Pass 4 Feb 2013 145,203 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leaks

stone chip in front screen

Pass 21 Feb 2012 140,130 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Sill covers fitted.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 140,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Sill covers fitted.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 136,148 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S repeater slight movement.Sill covers fitted.N/S/F anti roll bar link top boot faulty.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 131,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sill covers fitted.N/S/R inner sidelamp lens damaged and repaired.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 125,894 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight binding n/s/f.O/S/F tyre worn inner tread area.

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 118,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes slight inbalance

Pass 13 Mar 2007 107,531 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 97,241 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 97,241 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R132 BBP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R132 BBP, 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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R132 BBP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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