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R463 DPP

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,900 mi
Last recorded83,900 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 DPP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 83,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn and deep cuts in inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front bumper corner slightly insecure

Nearside Front jet damage

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inside of headlamp (1.7.5a)

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

Rear washer insufficient

Fail 17 May 2016 83,900 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn and deep cuts in inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front bumper corner slightly insecure

Nearside Front jet damage

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inside of headlamp (1.7.5a)

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

Rear washer insufficient

Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os and n/s rear tyres wearing - inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2015 82,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os and n/s rear tyres wearing - inner edge

Pass 19 May 2014 80,541 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust has corrosion

Fail 19 May 2014 80,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust has corrosion

Pass 17 May 2013 78,039 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

offside rear position light lenss damage

Fail 14 May 2013 78,039 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

offside rear position light lenss damage

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 May 2012 76,199 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 74,150 miles

bonnet opening handle missing

nearside Rear Door can not be opened from inside or outside.

Fail 16 May 2011 74,150 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

bonnet opening handle missing

nearside Rear Door can not be opened from inside or outside.

Pass 5 May 2010 71,483 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 69,237 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 69,237 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 May 2008 64,980 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 61,608 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 58,026 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 DPP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DPP, 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 DPP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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