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R345 YBW

1998 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,601 mi
Last recorded103,601 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 YBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 103,601 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 103,590 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 98,072 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn and perished

Fail 25 Nov 2015 98,072 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 8 Oct 2014 91,924 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 87,122 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 81,964 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 75,057 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 75,057 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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2010 68,903 miles

Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing on inner edge but is acceptable at this time.

Advise main brake pipe down side of tank is only just acceptable.

Fail 7 Apr 2010 68,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing on inner edge but is acceptable at this time.

Advise main brake pipe down side of tank is only just acceptable.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 62,630 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 56,528 miles

advise both rear tyres close to legal limit (inner tread)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 50,386 miles

n/s + o/s rear tyre inner tread close to legal limits

Fail 16 Feb 2006 46,487 miles

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

condition of both rear tyres

Pass 16 Feb 2006 46,487 miles

condition of both rear tyres

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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R345 YBW is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R345 YBW, 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 R345 YBW registered?

R345 YBW is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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