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R411 FJO

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,423 mi
Last recorded75,423 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 FJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2024 75,423 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/inner wheel arch within the suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/inner wheel arch within the suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge compound showing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 67,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 67,291 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 66,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 66,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 65,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all four brake discs slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre over ten years old

Pass 17 Jun 2019 64,217 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 62,269 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 60,566 miles

o/s/f brake bind

Pass 18 Jun 2016 58,920 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,876 miles

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

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

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Fail 9 Jun 2015 57,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Pass 11 Jun 2014 56,807 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 56,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 55,162 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,162 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,964 miles

advise very slight play in both front bottom ball joints.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 52,315 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,983 miles

Advise slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Advise slight deterioration in drivers seatbelt

Fail 2 Jun 2010 49,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Advise slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Advise slight deterioration in drivers seatbelt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,389 miles

ADVISE NSF TYRE DOWN TO 2MM

ADVISE OSR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE SLIGHTY

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION IN METAL BRAKE PIPES

ADVISE SLIGHT DETERIORATION IN OSF & NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES

Pass 18 Jun 2007 41,453 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 41,453 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 37,300 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,300 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 33,373 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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R411 FJO is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R411 FJO, 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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R411 FJO is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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