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R42 MAF

1998 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,652 mi
Last recorded180,652 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 MAF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 180,652 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 174,909 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 174,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits to high. exhaust blow (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 169,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 164,367 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 164,367 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 158,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

wiper torn

Fail 15 Mar 2013 158,570 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

wiper torn

Pass 16 Mar 2012 152,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 144,664 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

both sides rear trailing arm bushs coming unbonded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 139,053 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 134,590 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 134,590 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 127,666 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 115,362 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 105,359 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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R42 MAF is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R42 MAF, 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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R42 MAF is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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