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R254 OGN

1998 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,029 mi
Last recorded136,029 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 OGN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 136,029 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in both front anti roll bar link rods.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 136,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front bald inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear bald inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 121,076 miles

Both front anti roll bar link rod dust covers deteriorating.

Both front bottom ball joint dust covers deteriorating.

Slight play felt in o/s/f hub assembly.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres bald inner edge, and badly perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres bald on both edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 121,076 miles

Both front anti roll bar link rod dust covers deteriorating.

Both front bottom ball joint dust covers deteriorating.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play felt in o/s/f hub assembly.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres bald inner edge, and badly perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres bald on both edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 121,022 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative side repeater (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm bad cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm bad cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery slight insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2015 113,993 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres perishing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Possible slight bearing noise.?

STRONG ADVISE: BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING/CRACKING IN TREADS.

Fail 15 Jun 2015 113,980 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres perishing.

Possible slight bearing noise.?

STRONG ADVISE: BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING/CRACKING IN TREADS.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 111,398 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 109,730 miles

exhaust system corroding badly.

fluid leaking from o/s engine area?

o/s/r parking brake has slightly restricted movement.

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 106,843 miles

Both rear discs corroding.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 104,954 miles

advise: slight play in both front hub assemblys.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 104,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise: slight play in both front hub assemblys.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 7,723 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 100,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 95,455 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 95,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2008 85,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2007 77,990 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 77,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 73,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R254 OGN is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R254 OGN, 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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R254 OGN is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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