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R463 DGG

1998 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,292 mi
Last recorded216,292 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 DGG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 216,292 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front undergaurd poor condition.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 208,796 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges cover sills fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2012 208,795 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges cover sills fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2011 197,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 184,552 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 171,453 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 171,220 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 156,705 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2007 140,287 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 128,422 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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R463 DGG is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R463 DGG, 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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R463 DGG is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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