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R221 KYG

1998 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,204 mi
Last recorded118,204 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 KYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2015 118,204 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 112,601 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 110,302 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 108,662 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 106,670 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 104,025 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 102,804 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 97,430 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 89,947 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 82,524 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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R221 KYG is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R221 KYG, 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 R221 KYG registered?

R221 KYG is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R221 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 KYG shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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