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R253 WYD

1998 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,502 mi
Last recorded144,502 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 WYD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2007 144,502 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 120,222 miles

indicators colour fading

rear trailing arms forward bushes sepeating

slight webbing damage- nearside rear seat belt

small chip- windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2005 82,938 miles

may require brakes at next due service ?

reccomend rear wheel tracking check. (rear tyres inner edges wearing)

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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R253 WYD is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol 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 R253 WYD, 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 R253 WYD registered?

R253 WYD is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R253 WYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 WYD 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.

Does R253 WYD have outstanding finance?

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