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R211 HMW

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,828 mi
Last recorded178,828 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 HMW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 178,828 miles

offside headlamp damaged

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

oil leak

tyre contact evident offside front inner arch

Fail 17 May 2011 178,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

offside headlamp damaged

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

oil leak

tyre contact evident offside front inner arch

Pass 6 May 2010 169,978 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Apr 2010 169,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2009 161,483 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 161,483 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2008 150,066 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2008 150,066 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 146,780 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 146,780 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 142,398 miles

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

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

offside front tyre tread low at 3mm & worn on inner edge.

Fail 22 Jun 2006 142,397 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre tread low at 3mm & worn on inner edge.

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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R211 HMW is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R211 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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R211 HMW is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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