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R436 GTU

1998 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,343 mi
Last recorded46,343 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 GTU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 46,343 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 44,282 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 44,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 42,772 miles

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

rear brake pipes greased

service light on

Pass 10 Dec 2015 40,464 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

knock from rear suspension

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Dec 2015 40,463 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

knock from rear suspension

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Pass 13 Dec 2012 36,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from n/s drive shaft seal (gearbox)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 36,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from n/s drive shaft seal (gearbox)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 35,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 35,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,246 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,903 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 31,715 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 31,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 29,453 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 28,065 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 28,065 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 26,097 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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R436 GTU is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R436 GTU, 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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R436 GTU is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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