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L4 XTO

1998 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,101 mi
Last recorded94,101 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 XTO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 94,101 miles

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre cut at inner sidewall

slight corrosion to brake pipes and to underbody

Fail 29 Jul 2011 94,101 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre cut at inner sidewall

slight corrosion to brake pipes and to underbody

Pass 29 Jul 2010 84,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

slight wear at both front brake discs

Pass 11 May 2009 80,467 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 74,827 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 74,827 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 68,878 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 68,878 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2006 62,957 miles

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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L4 XTO is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L4 XTO, 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 L4 XTO registered?

L4 XTO is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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