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R337 XDC

1998 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,853 mi
Last recorded64,853 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 XDC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 May 2009 64,853 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fr pads low

heavy rust main & rear brake pipes

Pass 6 May 2008 58,165 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 51,616 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 45,640 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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R337 XDC is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R337 XDC, 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 R337 XDC registered?

R337 XDC is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R337 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R337 XDC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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