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R321 TGC

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,213 mi
Last recorded97,213 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 TGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2014 97,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 97,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 90,991 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 90,991 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 84,590 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,590 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 77,820 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,258 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 74,258 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 69,931 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 61,560 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 61,560 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 57,545 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 57,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2006 52,965 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 52,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R321 TGC is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R321 TGC, 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 R321 TGC registered?

R321 TGC is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R321 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R321 TGC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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