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R310 SGF

1998 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,238 mi
Last recorded154,238 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 SGF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 154,238 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 144,268 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 139,234 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 139,234 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 130,586 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 130,586 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 122,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 122,354 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 114,343 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 114,343 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 103,395 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 96,500 miles

windscreen damaged in both swept areas

Pass 19 Dec 2006 91,442 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 88,687 miles

offside handbrake linkage partly siezed.

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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R310 SGF is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R310 SGF, 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 R310 SGF registered?

R310 SGF is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R310 SGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R310 SGF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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