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S995 RHB

1998 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,559 mi
Last recorded130,559 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS995 RHB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 130,559 miles

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

front metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear side marker inop

Fail 5 May 2012 130,559 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear side marker inop

Pass 19 Apr 2011 122,260 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 114,459 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 108,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 101,929 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 94,576 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside wiper blade split on end.

Fail 20 Apr 2006 85,609 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 85,609 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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S995 RHB is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 108,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S995 RHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S995 RHB registered?

S995 RHB is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S995 RHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S995 RHB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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