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WAZ 4722

1998 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

183,022 mi
Last recorded183,022 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 4722
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2014 183,022 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 183,022 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 179,518 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 179,504 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 172,279 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 167,329 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 156,050 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 146,953 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 146,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 137,155 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 137,155 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 126,389 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 120,223 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 120,223 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

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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WAZ 4722 is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 108,460 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WAZ 4722, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WAZ 4722?

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What year was WAZ 4722 registered?

WAZ 4722 is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is WAZ 4722 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAZ 4722 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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