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R221 TCK

1998 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,463 mi
Last recorded130,463 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 TCK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 130,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bulb out warning light on

offside & nearside front side markers inoperative

offside & nearside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 122,848 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 122,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

power steering pump or alternator very noisy

Pass 30 Nov 2009 115,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 108,448 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 105,466 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 99,637 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 99,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 TCK is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R221 TCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R221 TCK registered?

R221 TCK is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R221 TCK safe to buy?

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