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R241 YJC

1998 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,222 mi
Last recorded142,222 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 YJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 142,222 miles

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

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)

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 31 Jan 2011 142,222 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Jan 2010 125,617 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe corroded slighty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has cracks at various places

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside

o/s/r tyre feathering

Pass 23 Jan 2009 115,029 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion at various areas under car

fuel pipes corroded at fuel filter area

n/s rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 8 Jan 2009 114,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

brake warning light on

Pass 5 Feb 2008 105,421 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 105,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 102,177 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 90,221 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 78,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 78,053 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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R241 YJC is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R241 YJC, 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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R241 YJC is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R241 YJC safe to buy?

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