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R451 HYJ

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,651 mi
Last recorded54,651 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 HYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 54,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 52,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 49,792 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 49,792 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 47,552 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in mounting D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 47,552 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in mounting D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 47,494 miles

Rear n/s and o/s arches corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2021 47,486 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre slight misshape

Rear n/s and o/s arches corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 47,471 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge slight misshape

Rear x 2 arches corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 47,214 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear x2 arches corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2018 46,391 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 45,485 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eng/under &outer sill trays ftd

Pass 10 Oct 2016 44,213 miles

eng/under trays ftd

Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,923 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Oct 2013 39,822 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,533 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Oct 2011 37,246 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 37,242 miles

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

secondary nearside rear side lamp not working

Pass 13 Oct 2010 35,435 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 35,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 33,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,632 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,611 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 31,611 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)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,568 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 27,098 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 25,088 miles

oil leak on engine

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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R451 HYJ is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R451 HYJ, 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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What year was R451 HYJ registered?

R451 HYJ is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R451 HYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 HYJ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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