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R185 XKP

1998 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,277 mi
Last recorded207,277 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 XKP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 207,277 miles

exhaust has slight corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2007 207,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 191,285 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XKP is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,800cc 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 R185 XKP, 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 R185 XKP registered?

R185 XKP is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R185 XKP safe to buy?

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