MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,627 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Play in front gear lever bushes
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Stone chip in windscreen
slight oil leak from front n/s gear box drive shaft seal
Play in front gear lever bushes
Stone chip in windscreen
slight oil leak from front n/s gear box drive shaft seal
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R251 SRB is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SRB, 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
How do I check the history of R251 SRB?
You can check the full history of R251 SRB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R251 SRB registered?
R251 SRB is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 1998.
Is R251 SRB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R251 SRB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R251 SRB have outstanding finance?
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