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R466 AWJ

1998 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,404 mi
Last recorded71,404 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 AWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 71,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

service light on

Fail 21 May 2019 71,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil low

service light on

Pass 18 May 2018 70,794 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2018 70,794 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no pressure (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2017 70,302 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 70,302 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor image (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked jets (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

service lamp on

Pass 24 May 2016 69,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear shocks have low resistance effert

Fail 24 May 2016 69,449 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear shocks have low resistance effert

Pass 20 May 2015 66,453 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 65,308 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 65,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center and rear exhaust deteriorated

various areas of corrosion

Pass 28 May 2013 64,418 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,112 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 63,918 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 63,915 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 63,100 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 62,328 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 59,475 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 52,559 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 46,180 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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R466 AWJ is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,948cc 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 R466 AWJ, 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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R466 AWJ is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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