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R199 AWL

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,461 mi
Last recorded152,461 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 152,461 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 145,583 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 125,838 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 125,838 miles

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

all brake pads low

both n/s indicators showing white light

engine under tray in poor condition

radiator has small leak

rear wiper blade split

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2005 109,532 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 109,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R199 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R199 AWL, 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 R199 AWL registered?

R199 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R199 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 AWL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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