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R167 RHP

1998 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,122 mi
Last recorded170,122 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 RHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 170,122 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 170,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 162,112 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 162,110 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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R167 RHP is a 1998 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R167 RHP, 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 R167 RHP registered?

R167 RHP is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R167 RHP safe to buy?

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