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R276 UMJ

1998 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

198,730 mi
Last recorded198,730 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 UMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 198,730 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 198,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 194,845 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 194,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 188,460 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 184,150 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 184,150 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 182,743 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 182,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 177,597 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 169,553 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 169,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 160,299 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 152,762 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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R276 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 108,460 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UMJ, 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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R276 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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