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R201 YOC

1998 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,824 mi
Last recorded49,824 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 YOC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,824 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 48,671 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 47,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,953 miles

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

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

front indicators starting to discolour

Pass 8 Feb 2013 43,253 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall slight surface damage

Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,684 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 39,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 37,571 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,729 miles

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

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

offside headlight aim on lower limit

Fail 25 Feb 2009 32,112 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,112 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,521 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 21,151 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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R201 YOC is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R201 YOC, 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.

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What year was R201 YOC registered?

R201 YOC is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R201 YOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 YOC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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