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R200 JMH

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,615 mi
Last recorded193,615 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 JMH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 193,615 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp reflector slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2012 180,604 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

chip in o/s/f headlamp lens

Pass 16 Jun 2011 170,519 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise stone chip in o/s headlight lense

Fail 11 Jun 2010 161,092 miles

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

advise slight cracking in n/s/f indicator lense.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 161,092 miles

advise slight cracking in n/s/f indicator lense.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 147,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 135,889 miles

Advise advanced wear on very inner edge of o/s/f tyre.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 126,850 miles

Advise advanced wear on outer edge of n/s/f tyre.

Advise front and rear brake pipes have surface rust on them.

Advise headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated.

Advise slight play in o/s/f ball joint.

Fail 15 Jun 2007 126,850 miles

Advise advanced wear on outer edge of n/s/f tyre.

Advise front and rear brake pipes have surface rust on them.

Advise headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated.

Advise slight play in o/s/f ball joint.

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 116,094 miles

Advise rear discs rusty on edges.

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 116,094 miles

Advise rear discs rusty on edges.

Pass 15 Jun 2005 105,038 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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R200 JMH is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R200 JMH, 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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R200 JMH is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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