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R228 TCK

1998 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,583 mi
Last recorded93,583 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 TCK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2015 93,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres low on outer edges

n/s/r tyre low on ininer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2014 87,758 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 84,057 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,759 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL SPLITS

Pass 17 Jan 2011 78,228 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 78,228 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 75,685 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 75,685 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 73,697 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 71,284 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 68,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R228 TCK is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R228 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.

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What year was R228 TCK registered?

R228 TCK is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R228 TCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R228 TCK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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