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R405 HNY

1998 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,255 mi
Last recorded113,255 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 HNY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 113,255 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Dec 2009

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

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

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

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

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2009

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

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2008 105,498 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 103,460 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 103,460 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 101,072 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 97,916 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)

rear n/s tyre low inside edge and cut in outer wall

rear o/s tyre bald inside edge

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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R405 HNY is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R405 HNY, 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 R405 HNY registered?

R405 HNY is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R405 HNY safe to buy?

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