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R220 LCA

1998 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,054 mi
Last recorded71,054 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 LCA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 71,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

o/side front tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2016 71,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,872 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 64,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 64,855 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 64,855 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,755 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,598 miles

headlamp adjusters require replacment

headlamp aims on max height setting

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 21 Feb 2011 64,436 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,759 miles

OSR & NSR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSION.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 62,916 miles

n/s/front brake disc slight warp

Pass 19 Feb 2008 61,631 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 58,358 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 57,391 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 LCA is a 1998 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R220 LCA, 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 LCA registered?

R220 LCA is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R220 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R220 LCA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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