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R251 MFV

1998 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,203 mi
Last recorded183,203 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 MFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2008 183,203 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 164,759 miles

front discs worn and pads 80% worn

offside headlamp lens damaged

rear brake discs pitted at rear surface and worn / rear brake pads 90% worn

slight play in steering rack area

Pass 13 Jul 2006 158,206 miles

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

front and rear brake pads are worn to 3mm depth and require replacing

offside headlamp lens cracked

rear discs slight pitting by rust

registration plate lamps are dull

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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R251 MFV is a 1998 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R251 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 R251 MFV registered?

R251 MFV is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R251 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 MFV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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