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R124 HDW

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,554 mi
Last recorded151,554 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 HDW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 151,554 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 151,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 144,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 144,526 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 134,933 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 124,080 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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R124 HDW is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R124 HDW, 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 R124 HDW registered?

R124 HDW is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R124 HDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R124 HDW shows 6 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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