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R27 PDP

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,101 mi
Last recorded125,101 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 PDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 125,101 miles

both rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

general corrosion to under-body

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 123,203 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar link rod bushes (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion to edges of both rear brake discs

Fail 17 Mar 2016 123,203 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar link rod bushes (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion to edges of both rear brake discs

Pass 17 Mar 2015 120,776 miles

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

slight corrosion to edges of both rear brake discs

Pass 18 Mar 2014 118,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner edges

some areas of corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 18 Mar 2014 118,488 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner edges

some areas of corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to os rear metal brake pipe

Pass 19 Mar 2013 114,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 109,190 miles

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to ns rear metal brake pipe

Fail 20 Mar 2012 109,190 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to ns rear metal brake pipe

Fail 21 Mar 2011 104,053 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front flexible brake pipes slightly perished

general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 21 Mar 2011 104,053 miles

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

both front flexible brake pipes slightly perished

general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 18 Mar 2010 99,225 miles

os front tyre worn on inner edge

some corrosion to ns rear metal brake pipe

Pass 9 Mar 2009 95,133 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 95,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 87,363 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 80,600 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 73,172 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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R27 PDP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R27 PDP, 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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R27 PDP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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