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R305 AWL

1998 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,875 mi
Last recorded73,875 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2011 73,875 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

signs of corrosion to r/o/s chassis leg

Pass 9 May 2011 73,875 miles

signs of corrosion to r/o/s chassis leg

Pass 2 Jun 2009 69,547 miles

rear sidelight's do not work with ignition in the off position

Fail 21 May 2009 69,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2008 62,345 miles

DISCS FRONT AND REAR IN POOR CONDITION [LOOKS AS IF VEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING]

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

H/BRAKE EFFICENY ON LIMIT FOR M.O.T.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY [WILL SOON NEED ATTN]

Pass 22 May 2008 62,345 miles

DISCS FRONT AND REAR IN POOR CONDITION [LOOKS AS IF VEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING]

H/BRAKE EFFICENY ON LIMIT FOR M.O.T.

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY [WILL SOON NEED ATTN]

Pass 9 Mar 2007 55,618 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 49,423 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 49,423 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R305 AWL is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R305 AWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R305 AWL registered?

R305 AWL is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R305 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R305 AWL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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