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R293 UMJ

1998 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

193,838 mi
Last recorded193,838 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 UMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 193,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 193,838 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 187,763 miles

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE IS 17%

Nearside Rear 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 21 Dec 2018 188,753 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE IS 17%

Nearside Rear 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 28 Dec 2017 183,529 miles

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

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

REAR HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE IS 17%

Fail 28 Dec 2017 183,519 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

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

REAR HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE IS 17%

Pass 28 Dec 2016 178,207 miles

PARKING BRAKE AT 17%

Pass 21 Dec 2015 171,893 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 161,432 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 161,432 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 149,645 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 141,725 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 136,509 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 126,973 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 126,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 122,398 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 116,209 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 108,289 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 103,245 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 103,245 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 94,346 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 94,346 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 86,854 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 86,854 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 83,585 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 78,005 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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R293 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R293 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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What year was R293 UMJ registered?

R293 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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