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S787 BUF

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,940 mi
Last recorded71,940 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS787 BUF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 71,940 miles

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/f wheel centre cap missing

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

tyre valves perishing

various body panels damaged

all brake discs corroding

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,876 miles

crack in n/s/r light lense

exhaust deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/f wheel centre cap missing

Fail 8 Aug 2016 71,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

crack in n/s/r light lense

exhaust deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/f wheel centre cap missing

Pass 11 Aug 2015 71,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/r inner side light lense cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f wheel centre cap missing

Fail 10 Aug 2015 71,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/r inner side light lense cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f wheel centre cap missing

Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 63,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r lense has slight cracked

rear seats folded down not allowing inspection of seat belts

Pass 13 Jul 2012 56,912 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 56,912 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,091 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 46,136 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,124 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,390 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,509 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,414 miles

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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S787 BUF is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S787 BUF, 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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S787 BUF is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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