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R268 UBT

1998 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,232 mi
Last recorded102,232 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 UBT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 102,232 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 99,439 miles

fraying to o/s/f seat belt - close to mot limit

n/s/f wishbone back bush deteriorating

o/s/f marker light not working

possible o/s/f inner brake pad low

rear brake pipes previously greased

slight engine + gearbox oil leak

some indicator colours fading

very slight n/s/f ball joint play

wear to front brake discs

Fail 18 Dec 2008 99,439 miles

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

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

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

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

fraying to o/s/f seat belt - close to mot limit

n/s/f wishbone back bush deteriorating

o/s/f marker light not working

possible o/s/f inner brake pad low

rear brake pipes previously greased

slight engine + gearbox oil leak

some indicator colours fading

very slight n/s/f ball joint play

wear to front brake discs

Fail 4 Jan 2008 96,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both nearside indicators fading

offside front tyre worn inner edge on legal limit

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2008 96,526 miles

both nearside indicators fading

offside front tyre worn inner edge on legal limit

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2007 89,864 miles

nearside rear lower outer tie bar bush deteriorating

slight oil leak

w/screen chip

Pass 10 Jan 2006 83,954 miles

1/2 of offside wash jet blocked

aeriel broken

intermittantly slow cranking

nearside front tyre worn to limits

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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R268 UBT is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,834cc 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 R268 UBT, 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 R268 UBT registered?

R268 UBT is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R268 UBT safe to buy?

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