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R239 VNN

1998 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,727 mi
Last recorded136,727 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 VNN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 136,727 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 136,727 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 130,885 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 125,036 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 118,372 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 118,372 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 113,555 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 113,555 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 104,534 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 104,534 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 92,275 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 79,520 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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R239 VNN is a 1998 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc 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 VNN, 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 R239 VNN registered?

R239 VNN is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R239 VNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R239 VNN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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