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S836 BHR

1998 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,884 mi
Last recorded138,884 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 BHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2010 138,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate poor

rear discs metal to metal

Pass 20 Jul 2009 124,001 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 124,001 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front pads appear low

offside headlamp lens damaged

outer sills damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Aug 2008 116,667 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 116,667 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

all wiper blades split

front pads appear low

outer sills covered

Pass 31 Aug 2007 112,188 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 112,188 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine noisy(tappets),oil leaks,exhaust system corroded,both front metal brake pipes corroded,both front tyres wearing on edges tread 2MM,

offside wiper blade split,both headlamp wiper blades in poor condition,headlamp aims on upper limits,nearside rear bumper day runner lamp not working,outer sills covered,

Pass 9 Aug 2006 103,760 miles

N/S/R side marker light not working.

O/S/R and N/S/R rear tie bar bushes starting to split.

One washer jet blocked.

Fail 9 Aug 2006 103,760 miles

N/S/R side marker light not working.

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

O/S/R and N/S/R rear tie bar bushes starting to split.

One washer jet blocked.

Pass 3 Sep 2005 98,245 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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S836 BHR is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S836 BHR, 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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S836 BHR is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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