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R195 UKP

1998 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,505 mi
Last recorded78,505 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 UKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,505 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 78,497 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,840 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 77,840 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 76,664 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 75,037 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 75,037 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 73,470 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 73,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 71,913 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 69,809 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 69,809 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,421 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted,

under trays fitted.

Fail 14 Jul 2010 67,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted,

under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 64,927 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 62,797 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 60,383 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 60,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 56,901 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2005 53,490 miles

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

all four tyres wear on edges

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

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R195 UKP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R195 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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R195 UKP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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