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S883 DBW

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,111 mi
Last recorded83,111 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS883 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 83,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 82,172 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 81,590 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 81,375 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 80,628 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 80,037 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 79,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,505 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,143 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,781 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,711 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,566 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,799 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,061 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,856 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 56,548 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,017 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 49,583 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,033 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 44,208 miles

Front number plate has 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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S883 DBW is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S883 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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What year was S883 DBW registered?

S883 DBW is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S883 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S883 DBW shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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