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R41 PDP

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,797 mi
Last recorded132,797 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 PDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 132,797 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 131,182 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 129,409 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 126,807 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 124,120 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 116,066 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2011 108,069 miles

Front number plate slightly caracked

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 98,819 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 90,371 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 85,653 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 May 2007 78,722 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 70,598 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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R41 PDP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R41 PDP, 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 R41 PDP registered?

R41 PDP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R41 PDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R41 PDP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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