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R142 NWT

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,942 mi
Last recorded206,942 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 NWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 206,942 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc's starting to rust

Pass 16 Aug 2010 199,340 miles

all brake discs rusty

chip in windscreen but outside swept area

Fail 9 Aug 2010 199,322 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs rusty

chip in windscreen but outside swept area

handbrake travel high

interior mirror missing

Pass 26 Feb 2009 197,264 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight brake bind n/s rear

surface rusting on rear chassis areas

Pass 10 Mar 2008 195,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear floor pan chassis sections have surface rusting

Fail 7 Mar 2008 195,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear floor pan chassis sections have surface rusting

Pass 21 Mar 2007 168,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise near side rear brake pad worn

advise off side front fog light damage

Fail 21 Mar 2007 168,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

advise near side rear brake pad worn

advise off side front fog light damage

Pass 21 Mar 2006 138,719 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 NWT is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R142 NWT, 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 NWT registered?

R142 NWT is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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