MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,554 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R470 FGU is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R470 FGU, 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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How do I check the history of R470 FGU?
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What year was R470 FGU registered?
R470 FGU is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 1998.
Is R470 FGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R470 FGU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R470 FGU have outstanding finance?
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