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R379 LKO

1998 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,463 mi
Last recorded104,463 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 LKO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 104,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 104,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,205 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 97,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 90,880 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 84,144 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 78,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,212 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 75,612 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 73,937 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 72,090 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,334 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 70,334 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,577 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 68,577 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 66,689 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 64,945 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 13 Apr 2006 62,394 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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R379 LKO is a 1998 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R379 LKO, 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 R379 LKO registered?

R379 LKO is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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