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R342 PTF

1998 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,805 mi
Last recorded114,805 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 PTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 114,805 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 114,546 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 105,235 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 105,233 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 96,776 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 90,311 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 83,792 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 72,705 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 71,127 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 71,127 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 86,181 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 66,440 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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R342 PTF is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R342 PTF, 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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R342 PTF is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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