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R375 TJB

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,066 mi
Last recorded118,066 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 TJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 118,066 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside marker lights not working

Fail 16 Feb 2017 118,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside maker lights not woring

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 105,224 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 105,224 miles

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 99,297 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 94,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 90,289 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 85,647 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 75,370 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 75,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,984 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 67,548 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 63,517 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 59,722 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 55,592 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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R375 TJB is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R375 TJB, 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 R375 TJB registered?

R375 TJB is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R375 TJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R375 TJB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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