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R425 MBF

1998 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,053 mi
Last recorded105,053 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 MBF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 105,053 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 104,942 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 101,007 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 101,007 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 97,680 miles

All 4 tyres tread getting low at shoulders.

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 88,956 miles

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

Nearside and offside front brake pads are wearing thin

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 78,831 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 66,868 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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R425 MBF is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,855cc 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 R425 MBF, 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 R425 MBF registered?

R425 MBF is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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