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R458 ACR

1998 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,837 mi
Last recorded99,837 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 ACR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 99,837 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 99,837 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 96,769 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight distortion in tread of n/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2010 96,766 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight distortion in tread of n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2009 94,543 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 94,543 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 94,020 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 94,017 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 89,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 89,294 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 86,586 miles

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

Unable to open offside rear door from outside.

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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R458 ACR is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R458 ACR, 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 R458 ACR registered?

R458 ACR is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R458 ACR safe to buy?

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