CarVerify

Free Car Check

R146 DNW

1998 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,692 mi
Last recorded73,692 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 DNW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2021 73,692 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

extensive rusting to under body and sill areas ,repairs to sill areas

Pass 20 Aug 2020 72,485 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both rear floors corroded & holed

sill covers fitted

very heavy rust in under body and chassis

Pass 20 Aug 2019 71,772 miles

very heavy rust in underbody

Fail 20 Aug 2019 71,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

very heavy rust in underbody

Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,175 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

action of offside rear door lock

heavy rusting to under body area and all suspension components

rust on front brake pipes

Fail 17 Aug 2018 71,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

action of offside rear door lock

heavy rusting to under body area and all suspension components

rust on front brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2017 69,230 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 66,759 miles

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

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

heavy rust exhaust system

very heavy rusting to outer sill areas, rear wheel arch areas, floor areas and chassis areas

Fail 19 Aug 2016 66,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

heavy rust exhaust system

very heavy rusting to outer sill areas, rear wheel arch areas, floor areas and chassis areas

Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,196 miles

rusting to front brake pipes

rusting to underbody and sill areas

Fail 9 Sep 2015 64,134 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rusting to front brake pipes

rusting to underbody and sill areas

Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,173 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight blow front exhaust joint

Fail 16 Sep 2014 60,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight blow front exhaust joint

Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,630 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rust on front and mainthrough brake pipes

slight unbalance on front brakes (nearside lower)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 52,414 miles

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

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

heavy rust center exhaust

heavy rust o/s/r brake disc

heavy rust on both rear main through brake pipes

Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,757 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 48,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,353 miles

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

O/S/F tyre uneven wear and worn close to legal limit

Fail 10 Sep 2010 44,352 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

O/S/F tyre uneven wear and worn close to legal limit

Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,548 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 40,548 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,642 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,369 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 37,022 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 37,022 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,964 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R146 DNW is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R146 DNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R146 DNW?

You can check the full history of R146 DNW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R146 DNW registered?

R146 DNW is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R146 DNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R146 DNW shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R146 DNW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R146 DNW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.