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S876 BTO

1998 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,376 mi
Last recorded171,376 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS876 BTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 171,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 166,426 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 163,068 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wornon outer edge

Fail 12 Dec 2011 163,011 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wornon outer edge

traction control light on

Fail 13 Dec 2010 157,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 157,390 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 148,875 miles

play in ball joints

play in rack ends

rear seats folded away (used as van)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 138,264 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 135,059 miles

rear tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 6 Dec 2006 131,595 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 131,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 124,322 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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S876 BTO is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S876 BTO, 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 S876 BTO registered?

S876 BTO is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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