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R151 UKP

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,340 mi
Last recorded123,340 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 UKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 123,340 miles

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

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

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

aux belt cracking

front pads 50 percent worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge 205/55/R15V

oil leak from engine area

Fail 27 Jan 2012 123,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

aux belt cracking

front pads 50 percent worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge 205/55/R15V

oil leak from engine area

Pass 31 Jan 2011 117,695 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear pads 50 percent worn

hazard switch is starting to stick

Fail 4 Feb 2010 112,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 112,503 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 103,744 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 103,684 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 93,959 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 84,919 miles

O/S/R TYRE HAS SIDEWALL DAMAGE NOT SHOWING CORDS

Fail 3 Jan 2007 84,919 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/r/tyre has sidewall damage not exposing cords

Pass 5 Jan 2006 77,368 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2005 77,226 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres 2mm

deep cut to off side rear tyre side wall

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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R151 UKP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R151 UKP, 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 R151 UKP registered?

R151 UKP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is R151 UKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 UKP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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