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R174 RHP

1998 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,030 mi
Last recorded166,030 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 RHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 166,030 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 166,014 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 155,616 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 149,486 miles

Offside headlight wiper u/s

Nearside headlight wiper missing

Chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Dec 2008 149,383 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Car needs 4 wheel alignment check and adjust.

Nearside headlight wiper missing.

Offside headlight wiper u/s.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 132,616 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 132,616 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 115,004 miles

front and rear brakes very rusty †front tyres close to limit †exhaust system very rusty

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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R174 RHP is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R174 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 R174 RHP registered?

R174 RHP is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R174 RHP safe to buy?

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