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R223 LFW

1998 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,443 mi
Last recorded48,443 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 LFW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 May 2010 48,443 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 47,128 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 45,698 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 44,006 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 42,279 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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R223 LFW is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R223 LFW, 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 R223 LFW registered?

R223 LFW is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R223 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 LFW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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