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R121 GBD

1998 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,525 mi
Last recorded143,525 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 GBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 143,525 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 143,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre deteriorated and slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Jul 2012 136,128 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 129,896 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 125,294 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 125,291 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 120,699 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 120,696 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 115,305 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 108,684 miles

exhaust system corroded

wear in rear anti roll bar mount bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2006 102,369 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 102,369 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY CORRODED

NAILS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO EDGE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BOTH SIDES

SCREW IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO EDGE

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

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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R121 GBD is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R121 GBD, 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 R121 GBD registered?

R121 GBD is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R121 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 GBD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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