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S999 BET

1998 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,714 mi
Last recorded113,714 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 BET
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 113,714 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 113,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 113,121 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 112,797 miles

underside heavily covered in under seal

Fail 2 Oct 2023 112,797 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillow lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

underside heavily covered in under seal

Pass 23 Sep 2022 112,098 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 112,097 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 111,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored / both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Head lamp glass small stone chip

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored / both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 110,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Immobilizer Light On

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Head Light glass small stone chip

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 110,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

lower edge of n/s/f wing corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 109,645 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 108,919 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 108,137 miles

Offside headlamp glass damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2016 108,136 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front (4.1.D.2)

Offside headlamp glass damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2015 107,235 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 107,453 miles

Minor leak of exhaust gas. Exhaust repaired with exhaust paste

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s headlamp glass damaged

underbody very dirty and rusted

Fail 1 Jul 2014 106,256 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Minor leak of exhaust gas. Exhaust repaired with exhaust paste

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s headlamp glass damaged

underbody very dirty and rusted

Pass 1 Jul 2013 105,141 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 103,871 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 103,870 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 100,217 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 95,870 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 95,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 90,522 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 84,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 74,935 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 64,541 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 64,541 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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S999 BET is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 S999 BET, 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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S999 BET is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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