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R130 XKP

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,440 mi
Last recorded185,440 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 XKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 185,440 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 185,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 177,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery loose but not insecure

unable to see condition of outer brake pads (wheel trims fitted)

vehicle in a dirty condition

Pass 24 Oct 2012 177,964 miles

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

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

battery loose but not insecure

unable to see condition of outer brake pads (wheel trims fitted)

vehicle in a dirty condition

Pass 24 Oct 2011 171,295 miles

P.A.S belt cracked

handbrake lever travel becoming excessive

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2011 171,294 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

P.A.S belt cracked

handbrake lever travel becoming excessive

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2010 162,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

offside front brake pipe started to corrode to flexi

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2010 162,775 miles

front brake pads low

offside front brake pipe started to corrode to flexi

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2009 154,137 miles

nearside inner c.v. boot leaking

offside rear tyre misshapen

rear bumper loose but not insecure

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear pads low

vehicle in such condition that refusal to test may be issued in future

Fail 26 Oct 2009 154,137 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside inner c.v. boot leaking

offside rear tyre misshapen

rear bumper loose but not insecure

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear pads low

vehicle in such condition that refusal to test may be issued in future

Pass 21 Oct 2008 144,461 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear tyres perishing

vehicle in a dirty condition which may result in refusal to test

Fail 21 Oct 2008 144,461 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear tyres perishing

vehicle in a dirty condition which may result in refusal to test

Pass 25 Oct 2007 134,220 miles

damage to offside rear bumper but secure

offside front side merker light inop

Fail 25 Oct 2007 134,220 miles

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

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

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

damage to offside rear bumper but secure

offside front side merker light inop

Pass 26 Oct 2006 124,354 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 124,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

car in a very dirty condition (cloose to untestable)

rear bumper damaged

rear of undercarriage cover loose but not insecure

unable to check boot (boot full)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 113,914 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 113,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres becoming misshapen (uneven wear)

offside front bumper side light inop

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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R130 XKP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R130 XKP, 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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R130 XKP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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