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S861 BAP

1998 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,396 mi
Last recorded101,396 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 BAP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2010 101,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates deteriorated

noise from ac compressor

ns wiper split

steering rack has play inner drum sticks

vehicle only just in a testable condtion

Pass 28 Jan 2009 95,919 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine undertray damaged and insecure.

front registration plate is starting to deteriorate.

Fail 28 Jan 2009 95,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine undertray damaged and insecure.

front registration plate is sarting to deteriorate.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 86,340 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Jan 2008 86,340 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Sep 2006 63,646 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 63,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 57,809 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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S861 BAP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S861 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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What year was S861 BAP registered?

S861 BAP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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