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R354 ALK

1998 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,076 mi
Last recorded89,076 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 ALK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 89,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

long hand brake travel

Fail 30 Apr 2015 89,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

long hand brake travel

Pass 9 May 2014 83,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

long hand brake travel

nearside rear outer side light not working

nearside rear radius arm mounting bush starting to seperate

Fail 7 May 2014 83,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

long hand brake travel

nearside rear outer side light not working

nearside rear radius arm mounting bush starting to seperate

Pass 2 May 2013 78,247 miles

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

engine oil leaks

Pass 1 May 2012 73,968 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 73,968 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 70,365 miles

off side rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 66,555 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 66,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 6 May 2009 62,622 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R outer side light not working

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2009 62,622 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R outer side light not working

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2008 59,354 miles

both rear tyres featherd on inside edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2007 52,290 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 51,640 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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R354 ALK is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R354 ALK, 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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R354 ALK is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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