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R421 PGM

1998 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,451 mi
Last recorded181,451 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 PGM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 181,451 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 168,774 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 168,774 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 157,597 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 147,886 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 147,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 138,018 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 128,869 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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R421 PGM is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R421 PGM, 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 R421 PGM registered?

R421 PGM is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 1998.

Is R421 PGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 PGM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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