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R186 RVN

1998 Volvo S40

Blue Lpg 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,042 mi
Last recorded141,042 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 RVN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2010 141,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 132,622 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 127,876 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 115,514 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 108,991 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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R186 RVN is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R186 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

How do I check the history of R186 RVN?

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What year was R186 RVN registered?

R186 RVN is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R186 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 RVN shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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