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R392 RBD

1998 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,946 mi
Last recorded57,946 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 RBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2012 57,946 miles

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

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slight on inside

Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,946 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slight on inside

Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 50,145 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside and outside and getting low

Pass 9 Feb 2009 48,585 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 48,585 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,591 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,447 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 43,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on sides

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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R392 RBD is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R392 RBD, 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 R392 RBD registered?

R392 RBD is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R392 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R392 RBD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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