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R131 CFM

1998 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,379 mi
Last recorded100,379 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 CFM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2012 100,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 100,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 96,852 miles

rear brake disc lipde and rusty pads new

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

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

frunt brake disc liped and rusty pads new

o/s/r tyre worn inner tread

o/s/r wheel aloy damaged

slight damage to frunt cross member on n/s

two nails in o/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Feb 2011 96,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

frunt brake disc liped and rusty pads new

o/s/r tyre worn inner tread

o/s/r wheel aloy damaged

rear brake disc lipde and rusty pads new

slight damage to frunt cross member on n/s

two nails in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2010 93,908 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT RUNNING LAMP INOP

ADVISE OIL LEAK FROM TURBO DRAIN OFF PIPE

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

ADVISE SLIGHT SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT IN HAND BRAKE LEVER

Pass 3 Mar 2009 89,362 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 84,645 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 75,822 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 75,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 66,909 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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R131 CFM is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R131 CFM, 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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R131 CFM is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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