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S878 BTO

1998 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,685 mi
Last recorded111,685 miles
Recorded on10 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 BTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2008 111,685 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 111,685 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 103,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 103,778 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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S878 BTO is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S878 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 S878 BTO registered?

S878 BTO is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S878 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S878 BTO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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