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R434 GTU

1998 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

182,214 mi
Last recorded182,214 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 GTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 182,214 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all faults repaired and working at time of test

battery loose but secure

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 182,191 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

battery loose but secure

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 165,395 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 165,390 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 153,852 miles

condensation in headlamps + beam patterns weak

corrosion to body around rear upper control arm mounts

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front shocker top mountings

front indicators starting fade

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge - on mot limit - recommned replace

o/s/f brake dics back plate corroded/loose - recommned remove

o/s/r sill dented/corroded

possible very slight n/s/f ball jonit play

rear upper/lower control arm bushes worn/heavily perish

some front and rear brake judder

some o/s/f steering rod play

Fail 28 Jan 2014 153,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

condensation in headlamps + beam patterns weak

corrosion to body around rear upper control arm mounts

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front shocker top mountings

front indicators starting fade

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge - on mot limit - recommned replace

o/s/f brake dics back plate corroded/loose - recommned remove

o/s/r sill dented/corroded

possible very slight n/s/f ball jonit play

rear upper/lower control arm bushes worn/heavily perish

some front and rear brake judder

some o/s/f steering rod play

Pass 25 Jan 2013 145,462 miles

front indicators and repeaters fading colour

n/s/f + n/s/r marker light not working

o/s/r tyre = 1.6-2mm tread

perishing/wear to rear upper and lower control arm bushes

some corrosion rto rear chassis

Fail 25 Jan 2013 145,462 miles

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

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

front indicators and repeaters fading colour

n/s/f + n/s/r marker light not working

o/s/r tyre = 1.6-2mm tread

perishing/wear to rear upper and lower control arm bushes

some corrosion rto rear chassis

Pass 28 Jan 2012 136,683 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 132,489 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear wheels noisy when rotated

Fail 26 Jan 2011 132,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

both rear wheels noisy when rotated

Pass 25 Jan 2010 117,825 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 117,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 97,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 82,965 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 77,261 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 77,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 68,448 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 68,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R434 GTU is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R434 GTU, 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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R434 GTU is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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