MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,013 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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