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R184 STF

1998 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,632 mi
Last recorded83,632 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 STF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 83,632 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 80,812 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 78,157 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 78,142 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise rear sidelights

Pass 22 Jun 2011 76,066 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 73,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 71,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 71,073 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 68,788 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 68,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 67,423 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 67,404 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 65,528 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 STF is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R184 STF, 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 R184 STF registered?

R184 STF is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R184 STF safe to buy?

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