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R270 TLD

1998 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,415 mi
Last recorded97,415 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 TLD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 97,415 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 88,974 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 79,420 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 70,288 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 62,537 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,527 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 54,527 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R270 TLD is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R270 TLD, 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 R270 TLD registered?

R270 TLD is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R270 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R270 TLD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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