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R412 TJU

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,226 mi
Last recorded130,226 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 TJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 130,226 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 130,222 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

all indicators fading

n/s/r inner sidelamp inner sidelamp in/op

rear seatbelts not checked

Pass 18 Dec 2006 120,060 miles

front indicaters starting to discolour †both front tyre treads getting low †plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2006 119,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front indicaters starting to discolour †both front tyre treads getting low †plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2005 106,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate no.4 wrong colored fixing

Pass 23 Nov 2005 106,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate no.4 wrong colored fixing

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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R412 TJU is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R412 TJU, 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 R412 TJU registered?

R412 TJU is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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