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R402 YBW

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

112,200 mi
Last recorded112,200 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 YBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 112,200 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 108,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint cannot see if locking nut

Pass 18 Nov 2020 105,589 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 105,589 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 102,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 102,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Mar 2016 100,394 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 99,709 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 98,705 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 98,358 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 97,381 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 91,941 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge feathered

Pass 24 Jan 2009 86,163 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 80,927 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 75,252 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 70,933 miles

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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R402 YBW is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R402 YBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R402 YBW registered?

R402 YBW is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R402 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R402 YBW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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