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R42 PDP

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,730 mi
Last recorded123,730 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 PDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 123,730 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 109,293 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT HAS STONE CHIP IN LENS BUT NOT AFFECTING AIM

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2006 94,527 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 94,527 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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 PDP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R42 PDP registered?

R42 PDP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R42 PDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R42 PDP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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