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R127 GBD

1998 Volvo S40

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,538 mi
Last recorded132,538 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 GBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2008 132,538 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 132,538 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2007 118,277 miles

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

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Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 118,277 miles

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

NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 102,129 miles

ALL INDICATORS STARTING TO FADE

NSR TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

REAR AXLE BUSHES PERRISHING

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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R127 GBD is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R127 GBD, 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 R127 GBD registered?

R127 GBD is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 February 1998.

Is R127 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 GBD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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