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R239 HDL

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,279 mi
Last recorded189,279 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 HDL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 189,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 189,259 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 180,543 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 180,533 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2011 173,031 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 159,243 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight bind to n/s/r brake

Pass 11 Sep 2009 145,720 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 145,716 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 132,000 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 110,551 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 96,633 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 96,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R239 HDL is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R239 HDL, 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 R239 HDL registered?

R239 HDL is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R239 HDL safe to buy?

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