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R32 LKN

1998 Volvo V40

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,191 mi
Last recorded126,191 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 LKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 126,191 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

parking brake lever near end of working travel

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2010 126,191 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

parking brake lever near end of working travel

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2009 111,599 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 111,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front brake binding

Pass 4 Jan 2008 94,366 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 88,237 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 78,270 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 LKN is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R32 LKN, 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 R32 LKN registered?

R32 LKN is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R32 LKN safe to buy?

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