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R322 TLB

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

114,848 mi
Last recorded114,848 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 TLB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 114,848 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 114,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 114,019 miles

inside light adjustment used

Fail 9 Sep 2015 114,019 miles

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

inside light adjustment used

Pass 3 Sep 2014 112,890 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 112,890 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 111,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 111,584 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 109,159 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 109,128 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 101,737 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 101,735 miles

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

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 91,456 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 84,269 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 84,269 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 73,740 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 73,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 73,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside front tyre low on pressure

Fail 23 Feb 2007 65,834 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 65,834 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 59,597 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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R322 TLB is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 R322 TLB, 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 R322 TLB registered?

R322 TLB is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R322 TLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R322 TLB shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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