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R156 OTF

1998 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,753 mi
Last recorded136,753 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 OTF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 136,753 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 130,068 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 122,024 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 122,024 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 115,256 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 111,340 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 105,584 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 105,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R156 OTF is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R156 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 R156 OTF registered?

R156 OTF is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R156 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 OTF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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