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R431 PGM

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,063 mi
Last recorded140,063 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 PGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 140,063 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 140,008 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

NO BRAKE TEST CARRIED OUT DUE TO CONDITION OF OFF SIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 12 Mar 2009 129,295 miles

brake discs worn.all badly coroded and noisy in operation {lack of use?) judder on front brakes (BORDERLINE PASS)!

very slight lift in nsf bottom ball joint. both rear tyres nearly bald on inner edges [205/55*15V]

Fail 12 Mar 2009 129,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake discs worn.all badly coroded and noisy in operation {lack of use?) judder on front brakes (BORDERLINE PASS)!

very slight lift in nsf bottom ball joint. both rear tyres nearly bald on inner edges [205/55*15V]

Pass 2 Feb 2008 127,640 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2007 113,027 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 113,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

rear discs and pads in poor condition, front discs worn,

Pass 26 Jan 2006 96,960 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2005 86,636 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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R431 PGM is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R431 PGM, 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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R431 PGM is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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