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K5 TCW

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,103 mi
Last recorded139,103 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 TCW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2012 139,103 miles

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

battery insecure

front brake pads wearing low

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2012 139,103 miles

battery insecure

front brake pads wearing low

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2011 133,039 miles

o/s front tyre nr limit

various pipes rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2010 129,101 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 129,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle bushes poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2009 123,585 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 123,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 117,381 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 108,519 miles

both front wiper blades split

both headlight wiper blades missing

both rear and n/s/f indicator bulbs starting to loose colour

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing and worn on inner edge poss tracking out

rear wiper blade split

strong advice front brake pads getting very low

Pass 28 Jul 2006 96,723 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 87,244 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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K5 TCW is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K5 TCW, 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 K5 TCW registered?

K5 TCW is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is K5 TCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 TCW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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