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S860 DBW

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

127,235 mi
Last recorded127,235 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS860 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 127,235 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r trailing arm bush slight cracking

slight corrosion on rubber Gromit at o/s/r floor

Fail 12 May 2017 127,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r trailing arm bush slight cracking

slight corrosion on rubber Gromit at o/s/r floor

Pass 13 Jun 2016 123,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 123,276 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted not seated proparly (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 120,891 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 May 2015 120,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre has been run flat

Pass 30 May 2014 117,917 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 117,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 111,551 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 111,551 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 101,688 miles

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

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall (run flat)

Fail 26 May 2012 101,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall (run flat)

Pass 19 May 2011 93,757 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 84,718 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 May 2010 84,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2009 75,121 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 75,119 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,426 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 67,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2006 56,527 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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S860 DBW is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S860 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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S860 DBW is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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