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R284 YBC

1998 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,928 mi
Last recorded93,928 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 YBC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 93,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both headlight aims faint

Pass 7 May 2016 87,547 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 79,417 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges and perishing

Pass 6 May 2014 74,217 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,163 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 66,484 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,670 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2010 57,263 miles

Both rear tyres splitting on inner side walls.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 6 May 2009 52,533 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front wiper slightly deteriorated

offside front wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2009 52,533 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front wiper slightly deteriorated

offside front wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2008 47,797 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 43,470 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 39,883 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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R284 YBC is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R284 YBC, 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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R284 YBC is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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