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R354 MVO

1998 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,068 mi
Last recorded103,068 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 MVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 103,068 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2012 100,032 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 95,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches are slightly corroded.

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 90,983 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 85,446 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 80,429 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 79,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 74,175 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 74,175 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 68,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 68,275 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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R354 MVO is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R354 MVO, 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 R354 MVO registered?

R354 MVO is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R354 MVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R354 MVO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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