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K7 RNT

1998 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,895 mi
Last recorded10,895 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 RNT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 10,895 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 108,193 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 105,634 miles

rear no plate requiers new

Pass 29 Nov 2010 102,803 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 102,803 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Outer Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 98,416 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 98,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres getting ready for replaceing

o/s cv joint requiers repacking

Fail 19 Nov 2009 98,384 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 93,156 miles

Rear ends of the main brake pipes corroding

Fail 20 Nov 2008 93,156 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear ends of the main brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2007 88,982 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 84,478 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 84,418 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 75,125 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake not too good

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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K7 RNT is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K7 RNT, 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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K7 RNT is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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