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R139 CFM

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,338 mi
Last recorded89,338 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 CFM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 89,338 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 89,338 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 88,210 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 88,210 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 86,343 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 86,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 85,097 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 85,091 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2012 83,775 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 83,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 81,749 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 81,743 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 73,713 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 63,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 63,981 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 54,509 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 45,935 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 39,262 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 39,262 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R139 CFM is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R139 CFM, 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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R139 CFM is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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