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R277 KMA

1998 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,341 mi
Last recorded124,341 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 KMA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 124,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 113,532 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 110,953 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 110,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 107,739 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 104,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 99,229 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 93,089 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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R277 KMA is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R277 KMA, 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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R277 KMA is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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