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R46 NTA

1998 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,476 mi
Last recorded87,476 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2006
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 NTA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2006 87,476 miles

engine undertray in place unable to inspect underside of engine area

moderate corrosion to exhaust system

moderate play in o/s/f lowerball joint

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

v/slight perishing to n/s/r and o/s/r radias arm bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2005 84,537 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

moderate corrosion to exhaust system

unable to check underside of engine due to plastic cover

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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R46 NTA is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R46 NTA, 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 R46 NTA registered?

R46 NTA is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R46 NTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R46 NTA shows 2 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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