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R136 CVM

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,228 mi
Last recorded105,228 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 CVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 105,228 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 101,611 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 101,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 98,210 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 92,683 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 83,476 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R136 CVM is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 R136 CVM, 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 R136 CVM registered?

R136 CVM is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R136 CVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R136 CVM 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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