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R273 KMA

1998 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,025 mi
Last recorded172,025 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 KMA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2012 172,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 164,051 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inside

Pass 16 Aug 2010 154,890 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2010 154,890 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 146,803 miles

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

n/s/r chassis corroded and holed not near any mountings

Pass 12 Aug 2008 139,261 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 130,552 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 130,502 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 121,520 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 110,284 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 110,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R273 KMA is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,948cc 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 R273 KMA, 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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R273 KMA is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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