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R339 AWL

1998 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,689 mi
Last recorded150,689 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 150,689 miles

o/s + n/s front flasher bulbs fading - advise replace

o/s + n/s rear brake discs in poor condition - not affecting performance but advise replace

o/s + n/s rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 11 May 2009 150,688 miles

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

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

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

o/s + n/s front flasher bulbs fading - advise replace

o/s + n/s rear brake discs in poor condition - not affecting performance but advise replace

o/s + n/s rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 6 Apr 2009 149,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 138,176 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 133,463 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 133,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 117,283 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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R339 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R339 AWL, 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 R339 AWL registered?

R339 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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