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R32 KPE

1998 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

148,600 mi
Last recorded148,600 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 KPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 148,600 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy box (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 148,600 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy box (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 147,408 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy box (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 146,063 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 143,390 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 140,732 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 140,730 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 138,349 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 138,349 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 135,251 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 135,250 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 133,366 miles

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

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 10 Dec 2013 133,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 20 Dec 2012 131,766 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 129,197 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 129,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 125,220 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 122,197 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing

rear n.o plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2008 120,777 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 120,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 110,531 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 110,531 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 100,409 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 100,409 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 88,858 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 KPE is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R32 KPE, 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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R32 KPE is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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