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R41 CBU

1998 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

148,743 mi
Last recorded148,743 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 CBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 148,743 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front fog light damaged

rear gear box mount split

Fail 29 Jul 2008 148,743 miles

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

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front fog light damaged

rear gear box mount split

Pass 4 Sep 2007 141,818 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 141,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 138,598 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake travel

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2006 124,954 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 124,954 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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R41 CBU is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R41 CBU, 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 R41 CBU registered?

R41 CBU is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R41 CBU safe to buy?

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