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R184 RVN

1998 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,987 mi
Last recorded123,987 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 RVN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2007 123,987 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 123,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 104,189 miles

corrosion on metal brake pipes.

corrosion on metal parts of brake hoses.

Pass 21 Jul 2005 87,898 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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R184 RVN is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R184 RVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R184 RVN registered?

R184 RVN is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R184 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R184 RVN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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