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R248 TAV

1998 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,591 mi
Last recorded89,591 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 TAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 89,591 miles

EXHAUST LEAKING

OFFSIDE MARKER LAMP DAMAGED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 84,169 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND ON LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 71,924 miles

general surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 7 Oct 2021 64,759 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour marker light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between outer tread and sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking light not working.

Fail 7 Oct 2021 64,759 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour marker light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between outer tread and sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking light not working.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 62,250 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 62,246 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake pads thin. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s, worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 58,560 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 58,559 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 52,436 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 45,919 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear axle trailing arms front bushes split

child seat fitted o/side rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt fittings

Fail 14 Jun 2017 45,861 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear axle trailing arms front bushes split

child seat fitted o/side rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt fittings

Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2015 31,461 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 31,461 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 25,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 11 Jun 2013 20,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2012 15,014 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 14,413 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 14,133 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2009 13,806 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 13,508 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 13,210 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 12,837 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

unable to check inner brake pads

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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R248 TAV is a 1998 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R248 TAV, 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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R248 TAV is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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