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R898 HWS

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,397 mi
Last recorded89,397 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 HWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 89,397 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

headlight patterns poor

Pass 7 Jun 2014 82,971 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 76,073 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 71,937 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front section of exhaust showingsigns of pitting

off side rear tyre showing signs ofwearing on inner edges

rear exhaust showing signs of pitting

Pass 5 May 2012 71,937 miles

front section of exhaust showingsigns of pitting

off side rear tyre showing signs ofwearing on inner edges

rear exhaust showing signs of pitting

Pass 31 Jan 2011 69,745 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 69,742 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,508 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 66,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 60,519 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 57,877 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 54,500 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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R898 HWS is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 113,639 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 R898 HWS, 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 29 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R898 HWS registered?

R898 HWS is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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