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R311 ORF

1998 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,229 mi
Last recorded77,229 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 ORF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 77,229 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 7 May 2019 77,226 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2017 74,889 miles

Rear discs worn pitted and scored

corrosion to under vehicle

Pass 7 May 2015 68,592 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 61,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2014 61,521 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 55,415 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 55,415 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 49,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,701 miles

Hand brake lever on offside rear Caliper is near to limit of travel.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,109 miles

All four tyres slightly perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 48,109 miles

All four tyres slightly perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,514 miles

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

all four tyres slightley perished

both rear inner sills slightley corroded

front under tray slightley damaged

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,584 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyres have very slight perishing on edges

both front wipers split on edges .but cleaning screen ok at time of test

rear chasis,s n/s/r and o/s/r by rear floor pans slighty corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,918 miles

n/s/f brake pipe beginning to corrode

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

tape on o/s/f seat-belt

Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,984 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 44,984 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R311 ORF is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R311 ORF, 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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R311 ORF is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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