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R373 GTW

1998 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

247,651 mi
Last recorded247,651 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 GTW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 247,651 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 247,651 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 244,649 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 236,120 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 236,120 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 229,161 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 229,161 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nail in tyre

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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R373 GTW is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R373 GTW, 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 R373 GTW registered?

R373 GTW is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R373 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R373 GTW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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