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R102 TRX

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,262 mi
Last recorded222,262 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 TRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 222,262 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 209,398 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 209,398 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 202,502 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 196,150 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 191,065 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 191,065 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 184,967 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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R102 TRX is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R102 TRX, 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 R102 TRX registered?

R102 TRX is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R102 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 TRX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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