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R187 COE

1998 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,659 mi
Last recorded60,659 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 COE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 60,657 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bumper light out

Fail 26 Jun 2012 59,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bumper light out

Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,660 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 56,833 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,452 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 53,054 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 50,968 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 47,652 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 47,652 miles

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

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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R187 COE is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R187 COE, 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 R187 COE registered?

R187 COE is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R187 COE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R187 COE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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