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S884 BDM

1998 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,758 mi
Last recorded13,758 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS884 BDM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 13,758 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 128,306 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 124,972 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 124,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 121,281 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 121,274 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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S884 BDM is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S884 BDM, 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 S884 BDM registered?

S884 BDM is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S884 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S884 BDM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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