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R220 EHJ

1998 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,705 mi
Last recorded100,705 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 EHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2013 100,705 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

cat rattles

Pass 3 Jul 2012 97,719 miles

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

nearside headlamp in poor condition

Fail 2 Jul 2012 97,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 95,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 92,041 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 92,030 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 88,950 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 86,952 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 86,485 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 86,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 78,885 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 78,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2005 73,160 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 73,160 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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R220 EHJ is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R220 EHJ, 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 R220 EHJ registered?

R220 EHJ is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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