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S846 DBW

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,838 mi
Last recorded29,838 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS846 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 29,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsr tyre perished on outer tread

Osr tyre perished on outer tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2012 29,838 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsr tyre perished on outer tread

Osr tyre perished on outer tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nsr tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Osr tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,881 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,208 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 26,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,200 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,583 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,261 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 20,448 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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S846 DBW is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S846 DBW, 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 S846 DBW registered?

S846 DBW is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S846 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S846 DBW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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