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R150 STF

1998 Volvo S40

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,716 mi
Last recorded186,716 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 STF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 186,716 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 185,600 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 185,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2007 177,820 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 177,801 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 173,007 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 173,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R150 STF is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R150 STF, 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 R150 STF registered?

R150 STF is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R150 STF safe to buy?

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