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R456 ODM

1998 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,848 mi
Last recorded113,848 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 ODM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 113,848 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 113,848 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

r,b,t abandoned due to flexi hose leaking

Pass 30 May 2014 111,039 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 111,036 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 102,071 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 101,861 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 87,104 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 87,104 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 73,884 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 73,879 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 62,020 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 62,020 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,632 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 45,306 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 45,306 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,707 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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R456 ODM is a 1998 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R456 ODM, 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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R456 ODM is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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