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R151 WJF

1998 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,445 mi
Last recorded112,445 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 WJF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 112,445 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 105,877 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 103,879 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 96,045 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 87,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 77,211 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 77,211 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R151 WJF is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R151 WJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R151 WJF registered?

R151 WJF is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R151 WJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 WJF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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