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R234 OFJ

1998 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,462 mi
Last recorded163,462 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 OFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 163,462 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 163,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 154,788 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 154,786 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 146,311 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 146,310 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 136,117 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2009 136,114 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2008 117,127 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 117,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 94,193 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 74,666 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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R234 OFJ is a 1998 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R234 OFJ, 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 R234 OFJ registered?

R234 OFJ is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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