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R274 WYB

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,900 mi
Last recorded158,900 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 WYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 158,900 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 158,900 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 148,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 148,508 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 139,598 miles

Various brake pipes corroding.

Fail 18 May 2018 139,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Various brake pipes corroding.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 131,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 131,608 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 127,707 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 122,829 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 119,469 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 119,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Off side front......ABS sensor in contact with anti roll bar end link arm.

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 116,257 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 113,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 113,461 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 110,314 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 107,211 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 104,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 104,281 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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R274 WYB is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R274 WYB, 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 R274 WYB registered?

R274 WYB is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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