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R360 TJB

1998 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,145 mi
Last recorded96,145 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 TJB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 96,145 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 93,502 miles

Front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 11 Jan 2017 93,502 miles

Front tyres worn low on edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 91,164 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 91,164 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 87,580 miles

Exhaust tailbox baffle loose

Fail 16 Jan 2014 84,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 84,101 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 79,705 miles

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

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 13 Jan 2012 76,331 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 74,094 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,094 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 71,889 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 70,078 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 70,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 68,076 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre worn low on inner edge

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 63,935 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 60,202 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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R360 TJB is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R360 TJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R360 TJB registered?

R360 TJB is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R360 TJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R360 TJB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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