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R268 NAD

1998 Volvo V40

Green Lpg 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,722 mi
Last recorded182,722 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 NAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 182,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside headlamp beam slightly misshapen

Fail 1 May 2009 155,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlamp dip beams paterns slightly misshapen

nearside front side marker lamp not working

Pass 1 May 2009 155,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlamp dip beams paterns slightly misshapen

nearside front side marker lamp not working

Fail 2 May 2008 122,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres cut on side walls not to cores

Pass 2 May 2008 122,031 miles

both front tyres cut on side walls not to cores

Pass 2 Apr 2007 103,392 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 89,390 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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R268 NAD is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,855cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R268 NAD, 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 R268 NAD registered?

R268 NAD is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R268 NAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R268 NAD shows 7 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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