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R17 ECK

1998 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,681 mi
Last recorded132,681 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 ECK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 132,681 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 132,678 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 110,576 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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R17 ECK is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,855cc 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 R17 ECK, 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 R17 ECK registered?

R17 ECK is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R17 ECK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 ECK 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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