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R407 EHP

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,982 mi
Last recorded186,982 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 EHP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 186,982 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside rear position lamp half lit

Pass 3 Feb 2012 177,851 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 177,851 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 168,008 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 168,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 158,838 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 149,101 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 140,299 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 131,065 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 120,106 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2006 120,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R407 EHP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R407 EHP, 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 R407 EHP registered?

R407 EHP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R407 EHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R407 EHP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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