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R259 OHH

1998 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,601 mi
Last recorded154,601 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 OHH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 154,601 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2012 154,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2012 145,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2011 149,310 miles

N/S washer jet inoperative, O/S provides ample liquid to clear screen.

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 145,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 145,582 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 139,176 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 132,607 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 126,281 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 119,838 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 119,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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R259 OHH is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R259 OHH, 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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R259 OHH is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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