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R407 GMV

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,776 mi
Last recorded130,776 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 GMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 130,776 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 123,846 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 123,837 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 118,487 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 115,607 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 115,021 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 113,700 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 113,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 105,854 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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R407 GMV is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R407 GMV, 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 R407 GMV registered?

R407 GMV is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is R407 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R407 GMV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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