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R234 LGP

1998 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,964 mi
Last recorded54,964 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 LGP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 54,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 51,607 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 51,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 51,588 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlamp adjuster damaged / broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 49,054 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 48,474 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 47,986 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 47,187 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 46,454 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 45,438 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 44,702 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 43,823 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 42,940 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 40,630 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 38,080 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 35,394 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 355,387 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 32,762 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2010 31,188 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 31,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2009 29,784 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2008 28,591 miles

damage to off side front bumper reflector

slight damage to off side front indicator lens

slight split to front wiper blades

Fail 30 May 2008 28,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

damage to off side front bumper reflector

slight damage to off side front indicator lens

slight split to front wiper blades

Pass 31 May 2007 26,986 miles

Service light showing on dash

Pass 30 May 2006 25,252 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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R234 LGP is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R234 LGP, 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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R234 LGP is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 1998.

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