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R200 TTY

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,740 mi
Last recorded146,740 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 TTY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 146,740 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 146,140 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Jan 2011 146,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 146,735 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

centre rear seatbelt incorrectly fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2009 126,409 miles

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

oil leak

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Dec 2009 126,409 miles

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

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

oil leak

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2009 126,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2009 120,542 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 111,244 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 105,954 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 100,475 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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R200 TTY is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TTY, 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 R200 TTY registered?

R200 TTY is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is R200 TTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R200 TTY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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