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S902 BFE

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,902 mi
Last recorded156,902 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS902 BFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 156,902 miles

corrosion to front brake pipes in wheel arches

corrosion to rear sills, wheel arches, rear chassis rails, boot floor + tow bar

corrosion to some fuel pipes around fuel filter

crack to o/s/r outer lamp unit

possible slight play in o/s/f ball joint

rear outer sills weakening

rear upper control arm inner bushes worn/perishing

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Apr 2014 150,518 miles

both front tyres worn edges at limit

both rear lower control arms outer bushes sepereating

both rear tyres wear inner edges

corrosion in front and rear wheel arches

corrosion to both rear chassis/inner sills

lower rear engine stabilizer bush splitting

perishing to fanbelt

windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Apr 2014 150,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn edges at limit

both rear lower control arms outer bushes sepereating

both rear tyres wear inner edges

corrosion in front and rear wheel arches

corrosion to both rear chassis/inner sills

lower rear engine stabilizer bush splitting

perishing to fanbelt

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Apr 2013 143,843 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 136,861 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 136,861 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 129,213 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 122,064 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 122,015 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 115,462 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 107,643 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 102,615 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 102,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r tyre perished sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2006 97,375 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on inner edge †rear tyres worn on outer edge

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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S902 BFE is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S902 BFE, 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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S902 BFE is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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