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R239 UMJ

1998 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,109 mi
Last recorded132,109 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 UMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 132,109 miles

Oil leak

near side front inner drive boot split

Pass 24 Feb 2010 129,291 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 129,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 123,558 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 121,042 miles

offside front inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 11 Feb 2006 118,279 miles

Front and rear number plates blemished.

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UMJ, 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

How do I check the history of R239 UMJ?

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What year was R239 UMJ registered?

R239 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R239 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R239 UMJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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