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R424 YOX

1998 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,760 mi
Last recorded146,760 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 YOX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 146,760 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 140,124 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 132,584 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 126,348 miles

2 NAILS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 205/55/15H

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP DETERIORATING

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK END

Fail 28 Jul 2010 126,324 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

2 NAILS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 205/55/15H

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP DETERIORATING

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK END

Pass 22 Aug 2009 121,274 miles

2 NAILS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK

Pass 11 Aug 2008 116,556 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP UNIT DETERIORATING

Fail 11 Aug 2008 116,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 7 Aug 2007 109,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 104,143 miles

EXHAUST BOLTS/NUTS BADLY CORRODED

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP DAMAGED

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK

Fail 16 Aug 2006 104,119 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R424 YOX is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R424 YOX, 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

How do I check the history of R424 YOX?

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What year was R424 YOX registered?

R424 YOX is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R424 YOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 YOX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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