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R366 XKW

1998 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

296,558 mi
Last recorded296,558 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 XKW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 296,558 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

The offside front of the sub frame is corroding.

The rear suspension seems stiff

Fail 3 Jun 2016 296,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

The offside front of the sub frame is corroding.

The rear suspension seems stiff

Pass 29 May 2015 290,735 miles

front cross member + front lower suspension arms rusty

n/s/r inner side light not working

slight play front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 23 May 2014 286,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2014 286,150 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2013 278,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 25 May 2012 270,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 24 May 2012 270,781 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre wearing inside edge

O/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 May 2011 260,956 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 260,952 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 250,199 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2010 25,016 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2009 237,357 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 28 May 2009 237,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 May 2008 221,932 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlamp light output slightly reduced and stone chip in nearside headlamp

Fail 29 May 2008 221,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlamp light output slightly reduced and stone chip in nearside headlamp

Pass 29 May 2007 200,340 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside dipped beam pattern just visible

Pass 21 Mar 2006 174,533 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 174,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R366 XKW is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R366 XKW, 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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R366 XKW is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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