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R190 OGT

1998 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,347 mi
Last recorded133,347 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 OGT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 133,347 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges.r/o/s hand brake poor.f/o/s backplate corroded.

Fail 3 Nov 2007 129,456 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front discs may be a little warped.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 129,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front discs may be a little warped.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 123,190 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 114,696 miles

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

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)

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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R190 OGT is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R190 OGT, 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 R190 OGT registered?

R190 OGT is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R190 OGT safe to buy?

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