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S884 UBP

1998 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,780 mi
Last recorded80,780 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS884 UBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 80,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 70,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear ( at side of fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 70,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear ( at side of fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 68,684 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 64,787 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 60,912 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 58,024 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 55,666 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 55,656 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 55,509 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 55,074 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 54,451 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,555 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 53,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 52,287 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 50,450 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 48,096 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 48,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,473 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,653 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2008 39,338 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front pads worn

Pass 18 Dec 2007 36,575 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 33,771 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 22 Dec 2005 30,439 miles

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

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 UBP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S884 UBP registered?

S884 UBP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S884 UBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S884 UBP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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