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S783 BAA

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,789 mi
Last recorded112,789 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 BAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 112,789 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 110,677 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 100,583 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 102,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front and offside rear wheel trims missing

Pass 14 Sep 2007 96,113 miles

crack in n/s front headlight glass

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Sep 2006 89,898 miles

n/s front headlight glass cracked and headlight damp

Pass 22 Sep 2005 81,373 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 81,373 miles

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

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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S783 BAA is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc 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 S783 BAA, 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 S783 BAA registered?

S783 BAA is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S783 BAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S783 BAA 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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