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R127 HDW

1998 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,149 mi
Last recorded35,149 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 HDW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,149 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 35,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 35,062 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,063 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 34,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate cracked and deteroated

nearside headlamp pattern dim

Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,252 miles

wiper blades deterioated

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 HDW is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R127 HDW, 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 HDW registered?

R127 HDW is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R127 HDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 HDW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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