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T878 ARM

1998 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,572 mi
Last recorded153,572 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT878 ARM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 153,572 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 145,727 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 139,025 miles

slight wear on nearside rear tyre inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2007 139,025 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight wear on nearside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2006 130,728 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 130,682 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 130,682 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear tyre tread starting to lift and tyre generally worn

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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T878 ARM is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T878 ARM, 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 T878 ARM registered?

T878 ARM is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is T878 ARM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T878 ARM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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