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R383 MEW

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,013 mi
Last recorded143,013 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 MEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 143,013 miles

corrosion noted to rear brake pipes

nearside front outer brake pad low

nearside rear (in bumper)side light inoperative

offside front wiper blade torn

slight bind at nearside front wheel

slight imbalance noted on front brakes

Pass 19 Dec 2007 132,163 miles

Auxiliary belt loose & slipping.

Coolant leak

Engine coolant contaminated with engine oil & cooling system pressure cap blowing off , cooling system over pressurising, Customer advised above symptoms are indicators of cylinder head gasket failure.

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 132,163 miles

Auxiliary belt loose & slipping.

Coolant leak

Engine coolant contaminated with engine oil & cooling system pressure cap blowing off , cooling system over pressurising, Customer advised above symptoms are indicators of cylinder head gasket failure.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 125,171 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 125,171 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 115,228 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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R383 MEW is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R383 MEW, 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 R383 MEW registered?

R383 MEW is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R383 MEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R383 MEW shows 6 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.

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