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R32 FDX

1998 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,269 mi
Last recorded122,269 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 FDX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 122,269 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

off side front tyre split to inner sidewall, not exposing reinforcing

Fail 14 Jul 2011 122,245 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

off side front tyre split to inner sidewall, not exposing reinforcing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 113,353 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 106,730 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 106,730 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 100,211 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 94,136 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 85,334 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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R32 FDX is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R32 FDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R32 FDX registered?

R32 FDX is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R32 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R32 FDX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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