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R390 AWL

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,416 mi
Last recorded146,416 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 146,416 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

can not see the outer sills as covered with trim presumed ok

front and rear number plate are discolouring, still legible

petrol cap temporary sealing type

rear arches outer and inner sills are corroded, not excessive

Fail 17 Sep 2014 146,416 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

can not see the outer sills as covered with trim presumed ok

front and rear number plate are discolouring, still legible

petrol cap temporary sealing type

rear arches outer and inner sills are corroded, not excessive

Pass 11 Oct 2013 137,767 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 129,112 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 129,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 120,317 miles

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

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

front number plate discolouring still legible

Fail 20 Sep 2011 120,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front number plate discolouring, still legible

Pass 22 Sep 2010 111,531 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 101,806 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 92,994 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 92,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 82,965 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 72,918 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly on the inner edge, close to legal limit

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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R390 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R390 AWL, 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 R390 AWL registered?

R390 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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