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S935 BDM

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

141,196 mi
Last recorded141,196 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS935 BDM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 141,196 miles

front registration plate damaged,rear delaminating.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 141,196 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front registration plate damaged,rear delaminating.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 131,149 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 124,359 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 113,285 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 113,285 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S935 BDM is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc 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 S935 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S935 BDM registered?

S935 BDM is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S935 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S935 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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