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R343 WVR

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,073 mi
Last recorded140,073 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 WVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 140,073 miles

EXHAUST RUSTING IN PLACES

O/S/R TYRE SCUFFING ON INNER EDGE

REAR DISCS RUSTING ON EDGES

REAR NO PLATE GETTING IN POOR CONDITION

UNDER BODY AND PIPES COVERED IN MUD

UNDER BODY RUSTING IN PLACES

Fail 22 Mar 2011 140,073 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

EXHAUST RUSTING IN PLACES

O/S/R TYRE SCUFFING ON INNER EDGE

REAR DISCS RUSTING ON EDGES

REAR NO PLATE GETTING IN POOR CONDITION

UNDER BODY AND PIPES COVERED IN MUD

UNDER BODY RUSTING IN PLACES

Pass 18 Mar 2010 136,031 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS GETTING IN POOR CONDITION

N/S CV BOOT HAS PIN HOLE IN

N/S INNER CV BOOT SLIGHTLY LEAKING OIL

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE RUSTING SLIGHTLY

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE RUSTING SLIGHTLY

O/S/R TYRE SCUFFING ON INNER EDGE

REAR NO PLATE GETTING IN POOR CONDITION

UNDER BODY RUSTING IN PLACES

Fail 18 Mar 2010 136,031 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS GETTING IN POOR CONDITION

N/S INNER CV BOOT SLIGHTLY LEAKING OIL

N/S OUTER CV BOOT HAS PIN HOLE IN

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE RUSTING SLIGHTLY

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE RUSTING SLIGHTLY

O/S/R TYRE SCUFFING ON INNER EDGE

REAR NO PLATE GETTING IN POOR CONDITION

UNDER BODY RUSTING IN PLACES

Pass 31 Mar 2009 132,000 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

o/s/f tyre getting worn on edges

plastic sill covers fitted

some brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 31 Mar 2009 132,000 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

o/s/f tyre getting worn on edges

plastic sill covers fitted

some brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 27 Mar 2008 127,098 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 127,097 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 121,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 114,758 miles

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

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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R343 WVR is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R343 WVR, 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 R343 WVR registered?

R343 WVR is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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