MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,232 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
both nearside indicators fading
offside front tyre worn inner edge on legal limit
oil leak
nearside rear lower outer tie bar bush deteriorating
slight oil leak
w/screen chip
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of R268 UBT?
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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?
The MOT history for R268 UBT 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.
Does R268 UBT have outstanding finance?
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