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R433 KAE

1998 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

98,461 mi
Last recorded98,461 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 KAE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 98,461 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 98,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 85,004 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 84,993 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 78,891 miles

both rear tyres are cracking in the tread

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge

n/s windscreen wiper is split

Pass 21 Jul 2010 72,707 miles

advisory notice same as test no 800098090134

Fail 17 Jul 2010 72,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s & n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear.

o/s & n/s rear suspension top tie bar bushes starting to seperate & in very poor condition.

rear tyres worn low on inner edges.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 67,372 miles

near side headlamp aim on upper limit and adjuster is broken (headlamp still secure at time of test).

off side front cv gaiter starting to split.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 67,372 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side headlamp aim on upper limit and adjuster is broken (headlamp still secure at time of test).

off side front cv gaiter starting to split.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 61,225 miles

front no plate cracked slightly.

heavy clonk noise from rear of vhicle when driven through brake rollers but unable to find cause during test.

near side rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread.

nera side rear brake pipe by fuel tank corroded slighly.

off side front tyre worn to the limit in places on inner eddge of tread.

off side headlamp aim on upper limit.

off side rear brake pipe at hose slightly corroded.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 61,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front no plate cracked slightly.

heavy clonk noise from rear of vhicle when driven through brake rollers but unable to find cause during test.

near side rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread.

nera side rear brake pipe by fuel tank corroded slighly.

off side front tyre worn to the limit in places on inner eddge of tread.

off side headlamp aim on upper limit.

off side rear brake pipe at hose slightly corroded.

Pass 17 May 2007 51,729 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 51,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 47,612 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 47,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R433 KAE is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R433 KAE, 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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R433 KAE is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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