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R277 XKP

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,036 mi
Last recorded91,036 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 XKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 91,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 77,302 miles

near side front indicator light unit cracking need to be change

Fail 19 Mar 2008 77,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side front indicator light unit cracking need to be change

Pass 4 Jan 2007 70,480 miles

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

front registration plate damaged and rear plate deteriorated

n/s washer jet set too high

o/s/f wheel rim bent

Fail 4 Jan 2007 70,480 miles

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

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

front registration plate damaged and rear plate deteriorated

n/s washer jet set too high

o/s/f wheel rim bent

Pass 24 Jan 2006 64,342 miles

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

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

front registration plate damaged

n/s/f indicator lamp lens damaged

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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R277 XKP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R277 XKP, 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 R277 XKP registered?

R277 XKP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R277 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R277 XKP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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