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R359 CKN

1998 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,945 mi
Last recorded147,945 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 CKN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 147,945 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 147,943 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 135,694 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 127,767 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 127,767 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 118,088 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 118,088 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 109,478 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 90,569 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R359 CKN is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R359 CKN, 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 R359 CKN registered?

R359 CKN is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R359 CKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R359 CKN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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