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R191 FJV

1998 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,275 mi
Last recorded141,275 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 FJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 141,275 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 141,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 132,218 miles

headlight wippers, blades missing

n/s/r tyre side wall perishing!

Fail 21 Dec 2009 132,218 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlight wippers, blades missing

n/s/r tyre side wall perishing!

Pass 23 Dec 2008 121,257 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 108,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 88,137 miles

All four tyres close to prescribed limit

Pass 8 Mar 2006 81,964 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
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R191 FJV is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R191 FJV, 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 R191 FJV registered?

R191 FJV is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R191 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R191 FJV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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