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S890 BDM

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,259 mi
Last recorded133,259 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS890 BDM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 133,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2010 128,120 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 128,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 122,570 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 122,494 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2008 118,259 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 118,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 101,915 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 84,150 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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S890 BDM is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S890 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 S890 BDM registered?

S890 BDM is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S890 BDM shows 9 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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