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R244 OGN

1998 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,493 mi
Last recorded75,493 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 OGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 75,493 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,177 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 74,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,645 miles

cut in nearside rear outer tyrewall

Fail 10 Sep 2012 72,643 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

cut in nearside rear outer tyrewall

Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,260 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 70,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/r tyre unevenly wearing on inner edge and perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre badly perishing

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2008 66,936 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2007 64,206 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 60,432 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 60,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 56,417 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 56,409 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R244 OGN is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R244 OGN, 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 R244 OGN registered?

R244 OGN is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R244 OGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R244 OGN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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