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R159 STF

1998 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,141 mi
Last recorded77,141 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 STF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2008 77,141 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 64,993 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 64,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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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R159 STF is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R159 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R159 STF?

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What year was R159 STF registered?

R159 STF is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R159 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 STF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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