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R39 PDP

1998 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,315 mi
Last recorded136,315 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 PDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 136,315 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside hand brake low reading

rear tyres low on edges

Fail 30 Sep 2014 136,312 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside hand brake low reading

rear tyres low on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2013 117,828 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 117,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 110,457 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 110,391 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 106,384 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall has a cut

Fail 7 Sep 2011 106,364 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

offside front tyre outer sidewall has a cut

Pass 20 Sep 2010 101,719 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 101,719 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 96,812 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 90,162 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 90,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 89,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

offside headlight onlly just in aim

Pass 16 Dec 2006 77,830 miles

both front wipers split

offside headlight only just gives a image

Pass 29 Dec 2005 65,445 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test offside cover insecure

plastic sump gaurd fitted at time of test

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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R39 PDP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R39 PDP, 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 R39 PDP registered?

R39 PDP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R39 PDP safe to buy?

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