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R23 LRX

1998 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,327 mi
Last recorded156,327 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 LRX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 156,327 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 156,327 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 144,951 miles

nail in o/s f tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2007 144,951 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in o/s f tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2006 137,028 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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R23 LRX is a 1998 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R23 LRX, 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 R23 LRX registered?

R23 LRX is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R23 LRX safe to buy?

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