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R376 DNM

1998 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,567 mi
Last recorded79,567 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 DNM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,567 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 79,567 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 76,279 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 75,565 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 75,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 73,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 69,752 miles

offside headlamp dim

Pass 24 Aug 2007 66,033 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 66,033 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 60,688 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 55,452 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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R376 DNM is a 1998 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,731cc 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 R376 DNM, 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 R376 DNM registered?

R376 DNM is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R376 DNM safe to buy?

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