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S797 BDP

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,268 mi
Last recorded94,268 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS797 BDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2015 94,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

two nails in n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2014 87,870 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 87,870 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,994 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 79,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 79,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rusty

n/s outer c/v boot badly perished

o/s headlamp poor

r/o/s tyre perished and badly worn at inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 66,391 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust rusty

front discs badly worn

r/o/s brake pads are low !

rear discs worn

wipers poor (splitting)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 66,391 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust rusty

front discs badly worn

r/o/s brake pads are low !

rear discs worn

wipers poor (splitting)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 64,026 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 60,551 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 57,245 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 53,209 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,983 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,559 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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S797 BDP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 108,460 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S797 BDP, 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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S797 BDP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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