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R261 UMJ

1998 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,289 mi
Last recorded200,289 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 UMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 200,289 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 200,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 188,722 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 174,820 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 157,173 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 142,142 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 142,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R261 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R261 UMJ, 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 R261 UMJ registered?

R261 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R261 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 UMJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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