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R252 NAV

1998 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,539 mi
Last recorded94,539 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 NAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 94,539 miles

o.s.r brake pads worn... n.s.r tyre almost showing chords

Fail 19 Dec 2012 94,539 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o.s.r brake pads worn... n.s.r tyre almost showing chords

Pass 9 Nov 2011 85,421 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,257 miles

all rigid brake pipes show sighns of corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2010 78,512 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 74,012 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 69,502 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 69,502 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 64,818 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 59,956 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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R252 NAV is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R252 NAV, 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 R252 NAV registered?

R252 NAV is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R252 NAV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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