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R117 CFM

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,882 mi
Last recorded100,882 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 CFM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 100,882 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 100,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 100,508 miles

advise that rear brake pipes are cleaned & protected or replaced

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

thereis a noise from wheel bearing or brake when driving should be investigated

Fail 26 Mar 2010 100,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise rear brake pipes are cleaned & protected or replaced

there is a noise from a wheel bearing or brake when driving vechicle should be investigated

Pass 26 Mar 2009 99,276 miles

Corrosion advancing on front suspension arms

Fuel pipe at filter corroded

Keep condition of rear suspension arm bushes under observation

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 96,109 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 96,109 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 91,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 91,079 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 85,485 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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R117 CFM is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R117 CFM, 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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R117 CFM is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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