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S847 BAP

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,568 mi
Last recorded152,568 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS847 BAP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2014 152,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 152,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 141,472 miles

o/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/f side marker not working

small chips in screen

Pass 2 Aug 2012 124,338 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

Pass 4 Aug 2011 111,383 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 105,271 miles

front and rear tyres differant makes

front to rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion

fuel pipes around filter showing corrosion

minor chips in windscreen

n/s/r wheel inner rim showing damage

over axle exhaust flange heavily corroded

rear brake hose metal ends corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2010 105,271 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front and rear tyres differant makes

front to rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion

fuel pipes around filter showing corrosion

minor chips in windscreen

n/s/r wheel inner rim showing damage

over axle exhaust flange heavily corroded

rear brake hose metal ends corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2009 97,851 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 97,851 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 89,696 miles

chips in windscreen

hazard switch intermitant at time of test o.k

n/s/f top drop link gaiter split

slight movement in o/s/f steering rack

Fail 16 Jun 2008 89,696 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

chips in windscreen

hazard switch intermitant at time of test o.k

n/s/f top drop link gaiter split

n/s/f tyre wearin g low on tread at 2mm

slight movement in o/s/f steering rack

Fail 13 Jun 2007 80,552 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 80,552 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 71,449 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 71,449 miles

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

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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S847 BAP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S847 BAP, 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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S847 BAP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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