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R135 OTF

1998 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,055 mi
Last recorded102,055 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 OTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 102,055 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 102,055 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 93,661 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 83,424 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 75,908 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 69,713 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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R135 OTF is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R135 OTF, 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 R135 OTF registered?

R135 OTF is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R135 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R135 OTF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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