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R45 XOP

1998 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,944 mi
Last recorded116,944 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 XOP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 116,944 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 103,821 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 103,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 97,782 miles

front brake pads low discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2006 93,972 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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R45 XOP is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R45 XOP, 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 R45 XOP registered?

R45 XOP is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R45 XOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R45 XOP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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