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R132 EHP

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,413 mi
Last recorded161,413 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 EHP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 161,413 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 158,946 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 156,424 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 154,043 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 151,730 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 147,918 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 144,659 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 141,267 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 137,585 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 133,527 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 128,035 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 122,723 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 117,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 117,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 112,178 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 105,543 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 99,693 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 99,667 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2010 94,393 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 90,014 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 85,854 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 80,003 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 74,092 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 74,019 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R132 EHP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R132 EHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R132 EHP registered?

R132 EHP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R132 EHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R132 EHP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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