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R393 MFL

1998 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,932 mi
Last recorded67,932 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 MFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2007 67,932 miles

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

front number plate cracked

fuel pipe at filter corroded

offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

piece of metal in tread area of nearside rear tyre

slight/some free plat/movement felt at nearside front hub area

Fail 22 Feb 2007 67,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked

fuel pipe at filter corroded

offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

piece of metal in tread area of nearside rear tyre

slight/some play/mov ement felt at nearside front hub area

Pass 15 Feb 2006 66,228 miles

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

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

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

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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R393 MFL is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R393 MFL, 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 R393 MFL registered?

R393 MFL is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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