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R192 RVN

1998 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,147 mi
Last recorded125,147 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR192 RVN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 125,147 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 112,000 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 112,000 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 94,294 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 88,620 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 88,620 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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R192 RVN is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R192 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 R192 RVN?

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What year was R192 RVN registered?

R192 RVN is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R192 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R192 RVN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R192 RVN have outstanding finance?

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