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R180 NNV

1998 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,291 mi
Last recorded104,291 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 NNV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 104,291 miles

Both front coil springs corroding.

Both rear tyres getting close to wear bands (195/55x15).

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Crack in O/S/R lamp lens.

Damage to O/S roof over doors.

Front number plate cracked.

N/S/R indicator colouring fading.

Various corrosion around vehicle.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 87,671 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear service brake slightly uneven on application

Pass 20 Feb 2008 80,718 miles

ADVISE BOTH TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO DETERIATE.....NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE...

Fail 19 Feb 2008 80,712 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ADVISE BOTH TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO DETERIATE.....NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE...

Pass 12 Feb 2007 73,191 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 66,339 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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R180 NNV is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R180 NNV, 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 R180 NNV registered?

R180 NNV is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R180 NNV safe to buy?

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