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R436 BKO

1998 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

226,046 mi
Last recorded226,046 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 BKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2009 226,046 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 219,865 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 209,544 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 196,840 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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R436 BKO is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R436 BKO, 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 R436 BKO registered?

R436 BKO is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R436 BKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R436 BKO shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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