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R135 BBP

1998 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,898 mi
Last recorded34,898 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 BBP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,898 miles

inbalance on front brakes

Fail 20 Feb 2008 34,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

inbalance on front brakes

Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,531 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007
Fail 19 Feb 2007

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 24,064 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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R135 BBP is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 95,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R135 BBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R135 BBP registered?

R135 BBP is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R135 BBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R135 BBP 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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