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R185 FYG

1998 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,425 mi
Last recorded123,425 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 FYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2010 123,425 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 123,425 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 115,298 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 107,930 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 100,248 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 92,908 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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R185 FYG is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,795cc 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 R185 FYG, 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 R185 FYG registered?

R185 FYG is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 May 1998.

Is R185 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 FYG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R185 FYG have outstanding finance?

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