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R428 YOX

1998 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,490 mi
Last recorded109,490 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 YOX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 109,490 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2011 104,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to o/s/f wheel rim

Fail 20 May 2011 104,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to o/s/f wheel rim

Pass 24 Feb 2010 100,271 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 100,261 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 89,350 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 89,350 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 81,489 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 73,138 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 73,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 67,358 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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R428 YOX is a 1998 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R428 YOX, 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 R428 YOX registered?

R428 YOX is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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