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R380 AHL

1998 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,342 mi
Last recorded104,342 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 AHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2006 104,342 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 104,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 90,754 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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R380 AHL is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R380 AHL, 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 R380 AHL registered?

R380 AHL is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R380 AHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R380 AHL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R380 AHL have outstanding finance?

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