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R334 XDC

1998 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,776 mi
Last recorded129,776 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 XDC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 129,776 miles

fuel pipes corroded

spare wheel fitted to nearside front, with speed limit on wheel

Fail 15 Aug 2013 129,776 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes corroded

spare wheel fitted to nearside front, with speed limit on wheel

Pass 22 Aug 2012 127,630 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 127,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

service light on

Pass 9 Sep 2011 117,784 miles

corrosion to fuel filter

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to rear brake discs

engine cover fitted

minor blow to exhaust

oil leak

rear trailing arm bushes split

undertray fitted

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front coil springs

Pass 4 Sep 2010 109,297 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 109,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 104,741 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 97,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

hazard switch fault

Pass 17 Jul 2008 97,345 miles

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

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

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

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

hazard switch fault

Pass 19 Jul 2007 93,832 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 87,929 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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R334 XDC is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R334 XDC, 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 R334 XDC registered?

R334 XDC is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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