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R509 NGN

1998 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,551 mi
Last recorded114,551 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 NGN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 114,551 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 113,482 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 112,585 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2014 112,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 110,670 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 109,293 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 106,760 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 104,458 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 101,920 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 99,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2006 96,533 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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R509 NGN is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R509 NGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R509 NGN?

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What year was R509 NGN registered?

R509 NGN is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R509 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 NGN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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