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R259 OGN

1998 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,782 mi
Last recorded139,782 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 OGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 139,782 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS + OS (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS inner wheel archs / sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 133,486 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 133,483 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR + OSR sill / NSF sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 126,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 118,252 miles

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres weraring low on inner edges

Fail 17 Sep 2014 118,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres weraring low on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2013 111,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 103,266 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges of tread

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 98,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 92,257 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 84,826 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 84,826 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 74,896 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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R259 OGN is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R259 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.

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What year was R259 OGN registered?

R259 OGN is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R259 OGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 OGN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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