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R331 AWL

1998 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,519 mi
Last recorded121,519 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2007 121,519 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 121,507 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 114,209 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 114,209 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear side marker lamp not working (amber)

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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R331 AWL is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R331 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.

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What year was R331 AWL registered?

R331 AWL is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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