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R221 EHJ

1998 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,530 mi
Last recorded122,530 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 EHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 122,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 15 Apr 2011 119,310 miles

both front upper support bearings slightly rough in there operation

Fail 15 Apr 2011 119,309 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

both front upper support bearings slightly rough in there operation

Fail 12 Apr 2010 116,659 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 116,659 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 114,659 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 112,708 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 112,708 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 110,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 110,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 107,514 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 107,494 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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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R221 EHJ is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R221 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 R221 EHJ registered?

R221 EHJ is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R221 EHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 EHJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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