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R142 EOT

1998 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,345 mi
Last recorded75,345 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 EOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 75,345 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 26 May 2012 75,340 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 54,766 miles

sharp edges on handbrake lever

tracking check required

Fail 14 May 2011 54,764 miles

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

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

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

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

sharp edges on handbrake lever

tracking check required

Pass 10 May 2010 43,361 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 43,361 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 41,643 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 41,643 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2008 38,668 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 33,791 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing slightly faster on their inner edges.

Pass 8 May 2006 30,243 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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R142 EOT is a 1998 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R142 EOT, 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 R142 EOT registered?

R142 EOT is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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