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R276 NUD

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,148 mi
Last recorded160,148 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 NUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 160,148 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes difficult to check heavily greased

ns rear tyre damaged

slight play in steering rack

wipers poor

Fail 7 Aug 2010

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

corrosion to rear brake pipes difficult to check heavily greased

ns rear tyre damaged

slight play in steering rack

wipers poor

Pass 31 Jan 2009 156,719 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 156,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 145,398 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 135,890 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 126,399 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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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R276 NUD is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 R276 NUD, 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 R276 NUD registered?

R276 NUD is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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