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R247 WYD

1998 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,040 mi
Last recorded205,040 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 WYD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 205,040 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Apr 2008 189,514 miles

note rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode will soon need attention

Pass 20 Mar 2007 168,557 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 168,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/ and o/s sills covered by plastic covers sill panels cannot be seen

Pass 9 Mar 2006 144,859 miles

battery insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2006 144,859 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

battery insecure

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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R247 WYD is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R247 WYD, 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 R247 WYD registered?

R247 WYD is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R247 WYD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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