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R466 AOB

1998 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,092 mi
Last recorded171,092 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 AOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 171,092 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 171,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 167,406 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 167,406 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 163,149 miles

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

advise air bag light on

advise hand brake at 17% min standard 16%

Fail 6 Jul 2011 163,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

advise air bag light on

advise hand brake at 17% min standard 16%

Pass 5 Jul 2010 157,419 miles

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

advise air bag light on indicating air bag fault

advise steering rack has slight play at offside front road wheel

Fail 30 Jun 2010 157,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise air bag light on indicating air bag fault

advise steering rack has slight play at offside front road wheel

Pass 23 Jun 2009 152,272 miles

advise air bag light on indicating system fault

advise hand brake at 21% min standard 16%

advise nearside front tyre fitted wrong way

advise offside rear tyre fitted wrong way

advise steering rack has slight play at offside front road wheel

Fail 22 Jun 2009 152,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

advise air bag light on indicating system fault

advise hand brake at 21% min standard 16%

advise nearside front tyre fitted wrong way

advise offside rear tyre fitted wrong way

advise steering rack has slight play at offside front road wheel

Pass 4 Jul 2008 145,573 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 143,485 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 142,247 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 142,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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R466 AOB is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R466 AOB, 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 R466 AOB registered?

R466 AOB is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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