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R3 RGG

1998 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,094 mi
Last recorded113,094 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 RGG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2012 113,094 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 106,875 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 98,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 92,372 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 84,199 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 72,981 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 61,070 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 49,675 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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R3 RGG is a 1998 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R3 RGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R3 RGG registered?

R3 RGG is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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