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S950 DBW

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,202 mi
Last recorded157,202 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 157,202 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 144,848 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 132,547 miles

n/s/f tyre low edges

rear tyres low inside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2006 119,797 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 119,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Strongly adv,Both rear tyres, worn unevenly and worn outside edge, n/s/f tyre worn outer edge, Oil leaks underside, All brake pipes starting to corrode, Front foot brake imbalance.

Unable yo inspect parts of brake system,plastic covers!. Steam clean underside!.

Pass 6 Oct 2005 106,503 miles

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

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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S950 DBW is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S950 DBW, 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 S950 DBW registered?

S950 DBW is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S950 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S950 DBW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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