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R405 XKP

1998 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,943 mi
Last recorded123,943 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 XKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2016 123,943 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (7.1.2)

Front wipers slightly smeary

Fuel filter corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

various body corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2015 121,842 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust first skin corroded

o/s rack side arm has slight play

o/s/f bumper broken but secure

Pass 1 Jul 2014 118,607 miles

Centre silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 118,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 113,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 108,101 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 105,122 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 105,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 97,325 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 97,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2009 74,510 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 74,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 66,095 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 66,095 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 60,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight cut to o/s front tyre in the inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2006 56,983 miles

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

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 XKP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R405 XKP, 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 XKP registered?

R405 XKP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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