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R413 TEW

1998 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,825 mi
Last recorded114,825 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 TEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 114,825 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 114,825 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 113,161 miles

4 hub caps fitted

n/s rear marker light incomplete

oil low

Fail 12 Aug 2009 113,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

4 hub caps fitted

n/s rear marker light incomplete

oil low

Pass 31 Jul 2008 111,979 miles

4 hub caps fitted front brakes req att

Fail 31 Jul 2008 111,979 miles

4 hub caps fitted front brakes req att

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 109,971 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 108,435 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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R413 TEW is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R413 TEW, 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 R413 TEW registered?

R413 TEW is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R413 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R413 TEW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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