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M77 FMR

1998 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,689 mi
Last recorded35,689 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 FMR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,689 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,357 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 34,357 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,621 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 31,621 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Dec 2007 29,627 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,359 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 26,349 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2006 22,183 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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M77 FMR is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M77 FMR, 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 M77 FMR registered?

M77 FMR is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M77 FMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M77 FMR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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