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R432 PKS

1998 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

179,067 mi
Last recorded179,067 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 PKS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 179,067 miles

General body corrosion

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 172,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 172,475 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 164,279 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 164,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 157,385 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 151,586 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2014 151,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 5 Jun 2013 146,238 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 146,238 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 140,257 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 140,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

osr tyre low tread depth on inner edge.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 135,214 miles

Both front brake pipes corroding

Front number plate deteriorating

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 135,214 miles

Both front brake pipes corroding

Front number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2010 130,113 miles

Number plates deteriorating

Fail 21 Jun 2010 130,113 miles

Number plates deteriorating

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 123,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 123,973 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 118,191 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Various brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2008 118,191 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Various brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2007 111,908 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 111,907 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 106,417 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight damage to front number plate

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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R432 PKS is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R432 PKS, 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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R432 PKS is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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