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R208 HMW

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

76,925 mi
Last recorded76,925 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 HMW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 76,925 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 76,914 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 76,906 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO BLOWING EXHAUST (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HAND BRAKE ONLY JUST PASSED ON LIMIT

Offside Front cv joint has play

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES ROLL BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near cords rec changing (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet damaged but shuts firmly

genaral wear in rear suspension

Pass 14 May 2025 67,999 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 2 May 2025 67,997 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid to drivers side (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 60,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 60,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 50,842 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake [pipes have some rust

Fail 17 Apr 2023 50,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake [pipes have some rust

Pass 27 Apr 2022 44,403 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 44,403 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 33,184 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 32,225 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 32,168 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 32,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 30,221 miles

n/s/r shock absober starting to weep

Pass 12 Oct 2017 28,139 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at or near 1.5mm - advise inspection as unable to properly check/measure at time of test (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,168 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 24,212 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 24,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 22,030 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 22,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 19,739 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 16,931 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 13,224 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 12,990 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 12,456 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 11,972 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 11,367 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 10,779 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 10,110 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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R208 HMW is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 R208 HMW, 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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R208 HMW is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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