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R134 GBD

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,886 mi
Last recorded119,886 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 GBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 119,886 miles

Front tyres cracking

Sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2011 119,886 miles

Front tyres cracking

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 117,433 miles

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch (not load bearing)

Sill covers fitted

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 114,801 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 114,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 111,494 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 109,752 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 108,301 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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R134 GBD is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 R134 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R134 GBD registered?

R134 GBD is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R134 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R134 GBD 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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