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259D355

1998 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,855 mi
Last recorded92,855 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2006
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration259D355
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2006 92,855 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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259D355 is a 1998 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 259D355, 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 259D355 registered?

259D355 is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 December 1998.

Is 259D355 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 259D355 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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