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R125 VAO

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,863 mi
Last recorded127,863 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 VAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 127,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 127,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 119,213 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 108,763 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 108,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 101,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 94,930 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 86,817 miles

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

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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R125 VAO is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green 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 R125 VAO, 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 R125 VAO registered?

R125 VAO is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R125 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R125 VAO 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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