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R266 YYC

1998 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,228 mi
Last recorded124,228 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 YYC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 124,228 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 124,219 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 114,173 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 107,266 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 99,561 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 92,609 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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R266 YYC is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R266 YYC, 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 R266 YYC registered?

R266 YYC is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R266 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R266 YYC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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