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R346 CMJ

1998 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,991 mi
Last recorded159,991 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 CMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 159,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 158,441 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 156,278 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 153,034 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 149,633 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 149,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 141,869 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 125,910 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 110,998 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R346 CMJ is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R346 CMJ, 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 R346 CMJ registered?

R346 CMJ is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is R346 CMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R346 CMJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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