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R350 EPV

1998 Volvo V40

Maroon Lpg 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,337 mi
Last recorded162,337 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 EPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 162,337 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

adv on both rear brake disc slightly corroed

adv on engin oil leak

adv on light crackes in rear exhaust rubber surport rings

adv on near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

adv on slight play in near side front tie rod

Pass 14 Jul 2010 161,014 miles

adv on o/s/r tyre on 1.9m and below 1.6m on both edges

Pass 6 Nov 2009 157,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 152,845 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 152,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 135,961 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 111,052 miles

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

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

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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R350 EPV is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R350 EPV, 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 R350 EPV registered?

R350 EPV is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R350 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R350 EPV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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