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R429 DGG

1998 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,600 mi
Last recorded105,600 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 DGG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 105,600 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 94,856 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 94,856 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 84,639 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 84,639 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 72,957 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 72,876 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 64,952 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 64,952 miles

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

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

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

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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R429 DGG is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R429 DGG, 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 R429 DGG registered?

R429 DGG is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R429 DGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R429 DGG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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