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R168 HKO

1998 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,273 mi
Last recorded51,273 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 HKO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 51,273 miles

both rear trailing arm bushies starting to deteriorate

n/s outter c.v boot starting to perish

Pass 10 Feb 2011 48,307 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 45,627 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 43,916 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 43,916 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 40,718 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 38,073 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 34,849 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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R168 HKO is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R168 HKO, 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 R168 HKO registered?

R168 HKO is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R168 HKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R168 HKO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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