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R50 JNE

1998 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,941 mi
Last recorded113,941 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 JNE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 113,941 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 113,941 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 107,415 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 99,295 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 93,162 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 93,162 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 84,753 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 84,753 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,394 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 77,324 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 69,752 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 62,064 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 54,255 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 48,560 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 48,560 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 44,719 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 44,719 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R50 JNE is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R50 JNE, 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 R50 JNE registered?

R50 JNE is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R50 JNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 JNE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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