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R22 DEE

1998 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,843 mi
Last recorded110,843 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 DEE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 110,843 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 110,095 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 108,850 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2015 107,459 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2014 106,290 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2013 105,502 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 104,461 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2012 104,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 103,239 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 100,542 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 99,788 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 97,567 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 97,549 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 94,902 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 91,125 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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R22 DEE is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R22 DEE, 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 R22 DEE registered?

R22 DEE is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R22 DEE safe to buy?

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