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S85 BHR

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,515 mi
Last recorded134,515 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 BHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 134,515 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 124,456 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 124,456 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 102,357 miles

all rear brake and fuelpipeshave slight corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2006 107,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 93,829 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 93,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

NEAR SIDE FRONT SIDE WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE

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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S85 BHR is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S85 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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What year was S85 BHR registered?

S85 BHR is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S85 BHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S85 BHR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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