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R374 KGF

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,520 mi
Last recorded86,520 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 KGF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 86,520 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 86,520 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ex in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2012 82,526 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 82,526 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 77,231 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 77,231 miles

Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2010 73,049 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 73,049 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 May 2010 72,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2010 72,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside rear tyre worn and perished, 195/55/15v

Pass 2 May 2008 66,845 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 59,684 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 59,684 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,165 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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R374 KGF is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R374 KGF, 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 R374 KGF registered?

R374 KGF is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 1998.

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