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R145 TKR

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,368 mi
Last recorded129,368 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 TKR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 129,368 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 129,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 118,497 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear rollbar mountings worn

Pass 30 Jul 2008 116,668 miles

Front brake pads apper low but servicable

Rear brake discs appear worn but servicable.

Rear of exhaust is very rusty.

Rear steel brake pipes are rusty.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 107,171 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 107,167 miles

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

both rear suspension arm , front round rubber mountings , to inner sill areas seperating

front number plate has some accident damage

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear metal brake pipes covered in mud and corroding in places

Pass 29 Jul 2006 96,874 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nail in tyre

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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R145 TKR is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R145 TKR, 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 R145 TKR registered?

R145 TKR is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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