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R49 LHG

1998 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,255 mi
Last recorded75,255 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 LHG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 75,255 miles

brake pipes rusty and heavily greased

car very dirty underneath

o.s.r tyre edgy

Fail 11 Jan 2014 75,164 miles

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

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

brake pipes rusty and heavily greased

car very dirty underneath

o.s.r tyre edgy

Pass 17 Jan 2013 68,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres are wearing thin on the inner edges

Fail 8 Jan 2013 68,286 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres are wearing thin on the inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2012 62,514 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,291 miles

underneath of car very dirty

Pass 18 Jan 2010 48,977 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 48,966 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 43,104 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,928 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,754 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 24,248 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 24,248 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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R49 LHG is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R49 LHG, 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 R49 LHG registered?

R49 LHG is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R49 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 LHG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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