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R336 CFB

1998 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,699 mi
Last recorded101,699 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 CFB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 101,699 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some imbalance on front brakes 12%

Fail 29 Dec 2008 101,496 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 94,934 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 94,434 miles

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 29 Dec 2006 83,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

tracking may require adjustment †

Pass 29 Dec 2006 83,795 miles

tracking may require adjustment †

Pass 6 Jan 2006 72,347 miles

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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R336 CFB is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R336 CFB, 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 R336 CFB registered?

R336 CFB is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R336 CFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R336 CFB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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