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R38 XWL

1998 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,636 mi
Last recorded106,636 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 XWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2009 106,636 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 105,424 miles

front washer jet near side front partly blocked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

small chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2007 99,081 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 85,741 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 85,741 miles

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

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.

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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R38 XWL is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R38 XWL, 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 R38 XWL registered?

R38 XWL is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R38 XWL safe to buy?

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