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R206 NPN

1998 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,089 mi
Last recorded120,089 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 NPN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 120,089 miles

Both front tyres are worn low on shoulders.

Nearside front seat belt buckle release button is damaged. ( still functioning ok )

Nearside headlamp glass is damaged and light ouput is effected to the limits.

Offside rear tyre is worn low on outer shoulder

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

Rear brake discs are corroded. ( brakes make a rubbing noise )

Rear silencer is in poor condition and starting to leak.

Windscreen damaged at nearside lower corner. (With in limits.)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 118,939 miles

Advisory items same as in last test report on Test No. 883264369214 Sept 21st 2009

Fail 21 Sep 2009 118,936 miles

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

off side front wheel rim bent slightly.

one section of off side rear side light not working.

windsrceen chiped on near side.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 116,694 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low on tread edges.

Brake pipe to offside rear brake hose is corroded to the limits.

Nearside head lamp glass is damaged.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 110,175 miles

front no plate badly cracked around fixing bolts.

Fail 1 Oct 2007 110,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front no plate badly cracked around fixing bolts.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 106,930 miles

**** CONDENSATION BUILT UP IN NEARSIDE HEADLAMP DUE TO A HOLE ON GLASS AND IS STARTING TO AFFECT LIGHT OUTPUT AND BEAM IMAGE ****

Fail 29 Sep 2006 106,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/head lamp glass holed & very damp inside

Pass 4 Oct 2005 98,704 miles

near side rear tyre perishing between treads on inner edge

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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R206 NPN is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R206 NPN, 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 R206 NPN registered?

R206 NPN is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R206 NPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R206 NPN shows 9 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.

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