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R265 MFV

1998 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,341 mi
Last recorded155,341 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 MFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 155,341 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2012 155,341 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 152,964 miles

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Oil leak

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2010 151,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside outer sill damaged

offside front and both rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight damage nearside rear roadwheel inner rim

slight play offside front suspension lower ball joint

Fail 7 Apr 2010 151,046 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside outer sill damaged

offside front and both rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight damage nearside rear roadwheel inner rim

slight play offside front suspension lower ball joint

Pass 20 Oct 2008 149,396 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 149,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 146,753 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 144,238 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f road wheel has slight damage

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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R265 MFV is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R265 MFV, 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 R265 MFV registered?

R265 MFV is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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