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R411 RDM

1998 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,178 mi
Last recorded105,178 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 RDM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 105,178 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 101,341 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 101,341 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 94,960 miles

Both rear tyres worn near legal limit. 4 tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2006 92,912 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 92,912 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)

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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R411 RDM is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R411 RDM, 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 R411 RDM registered?

R411 RDM is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R411 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R411 RDM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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