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R250 MFV

1998 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,186 mi
Last recorded152,186 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 MFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 152,186 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2009 139,549 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 129,062 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 129,062 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 116,046 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 24 Jul 2006 104,700 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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R250 MFV is a 1998 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R250 MFV, 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 R250 MFV registered?

R250 MFV is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R250 MFV safe to buy?

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