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R351 LHK

1998 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

182,075 mi
Last recorded182,075 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 LHK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 182,075 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 172,317 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 172,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 162,779 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 162,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 152,935 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 142,808 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s wiper blade just to standard

Fail 11 Apr 2012 142,808 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s wiper blade just to standard

Pass 8 Apr 2011 137,453 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 132,744 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 132,744 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 126,306 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 116,247 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 116,247 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 103,110 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 89,533 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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R351 LHK is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,800cc 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 R351 LHK, 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 R351 LHK registered?

R351 LHK is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R351 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 LHK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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