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R262 YWP

1998 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,779 mi
Last recorded99,779 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 YWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 99,779 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 90,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

did not lock on rear both hand brakes

Pass 17 Sep 2008 84,495 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 84,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 71,894 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 71,894 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R262 YWP is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R262 YWP, 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 R262 YWP registered?

R262 YWP is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R262 YWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R262 YWP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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