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R152 OTF

1998 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,689 mi
Last recorded140,689 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 OTF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 140,689 miles

Brakes Advisory: RBT Park Brake Efficiency:17%

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroding and leaking

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking up,becoming low on tread

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 16 Mar 2015 140,689 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroding and leaking

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking up,becoming low on tread

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2014 137,751 miles

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

rear exhaust joint poor

Fail 17 Mar 2014 137,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust joint poor

Pass 18 Mar 2013 135,017 miles

head lamp adjuster broken n/s

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2013 135,017 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

head lamp adjuster broken n/s

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2012 130,960 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 127,508 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 127,508 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

new tyre in boot of correct size

Pass 3 Mar 2010 124,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 121,993 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 121,993 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 116,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 110,935 miles

Battery insecure

NS inner driveshaft gaitor slightly leaking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag and battery light on

Pass 27 Feb 2006 107,135 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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R152 OTF is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R152 OTF, 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 R152 OTF registered?

R152 OTF is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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