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R190 ERW

1998 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,126 mi
Last recorded94,126 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 ERW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 94,126 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 85,178 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 77,443 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2017 77,443 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 68,271 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 55,901 miles

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

front number plate cracked

fuel filter corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 41,439 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 25,660 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing on the outer sidewall

Pass 23 May 2012 24,407 miles

rear tyres sidewalls perishing / cracking

Pass 20 May 2011 23,549 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 22,823 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 22,075 miles

n/s/r tyre sidwall perished

Pass 28 May 2008 21,519 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 20,688 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 20,005 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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R190 ERW is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 R190 ERW, 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 R190 ERW registered?

R190 ERW is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R190 ERW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R190 ERW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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