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R384 MEW

1998 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,943 mi
Last recorded84,943 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 MEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,943 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 84,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 84,333 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 83,481 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 83,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 82,492 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 82,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 78,085 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,085 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 75,876 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 72,227 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R384 MEW is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R384 MEW, 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 R384 MEW registered?

R384 MEW is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R384 MEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R384 MEW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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