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FKZ 7630

1998 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,029 mi
Last recorded62,029 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 7630
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 62,029 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 62,029 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 59,262 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Jul 2016 59,262 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 56,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,258 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 51,258 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,541 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 45,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,996 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,092 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 41,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2007 36,077 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,016 miles

n/s/rear light unit cracked

o/s front indicator cracked

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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FKZ 7630 is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 95,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FKZ 7630, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FKZ 7630 registered?

FKZ 7630 is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is FKZ 7630 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKZ 7630 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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