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R260 OGN

1998 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,491 mi
Last recorded62,491 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 OGN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 62,491 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 61,795 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 61,270 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 61,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working R501 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working R233 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 60,684 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 60,684 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 59,753 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 58,003 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 55,394 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,039 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,187 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,317 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 45,083 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 42,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 42,194 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 38,532 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 34,071 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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R260 OGN is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R260 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R260 OGN registered?

R260 OGN is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R260 OGN safe to buy?

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