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R344 LKV

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,757 mi
Last recorded197,757 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 LKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 197,757 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 194,890 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 182,850 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

nearside front headlamp lens cracked,beam pattern not affected.

Fail 29 Mar 2010 182,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

nearside front headlamp lens cracked,beam pattern not affected.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 169,337 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 155,044 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 154,907 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 140,092 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 126,570 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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R344 LKV is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R344 LKV, 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 R344 LKV registered?

R344 LKV is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R344 LKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R344 LKV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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