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R242 SJM

1998 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

22,323 mi
Last recorded22,323 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 SJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 22,323 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 22,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 20,334 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 15,566 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 11,910 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 11,734 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 11,708 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 11,701 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 11,528 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 11,461 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 11,363 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 10,849 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 10,774 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 10,679 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 10,563 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 10,264 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 9,885 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 9,582 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 9,081 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 8,436 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 7,894 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 7,099 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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R242 SJM is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R242 SJM, 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 R242 SJM?

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What year was R242 SJM registered?

R242 SJM is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R242 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 SJM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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