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R322 HFG

1998 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,907 mi
Last recorded37,907 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 HFG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 37,907 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 37,829 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 36,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 36,446 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 23,789 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 23,789 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 18,521 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 13,229 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 12,964 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 12,725 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 12,232 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 11,457 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 10,365 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 8,803 miles

Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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R322 HFG is a 1998 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R322 HFG, 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 R322 HFG registered?

R322 HFG is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R322 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R322 HFG shows 14 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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