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J6 DDC

1998 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,725 mi
Last recorded105,725 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 DDC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 105,725 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2008 105,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust slightly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2007 99,960 miles

nearside and offside rear axle mount bushes worn and movement

very slight movement offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 5 Jul 2006 92,905 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 92,905 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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J6 DDC is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J6 DDC, 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 J6 DDC registered?

J6 DDC is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is J6 DDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 DDC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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