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R332 MJU

1998 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,010 mi
Last recorded121,010 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 MJU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 121,010 miles

Front wipers starting to smear.

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 30 Sep 2014 121,010 miles

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

Front wipers starting to smear.

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 113,381 miles

sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

outer skin on exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2013 113,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

outer skin on exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2012 109,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2012 109,194 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 105,337 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2011 105,337 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 100,371 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 95,272 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 91,811 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 86,909 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 81,443 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight 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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R332 MJU is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R332 MJU, 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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R332 MJU is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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