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62 MDE

1998 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,162 mi
Last recorded80,162 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S4095,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration62 MDE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 80,162 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 77,514 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 77,514 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 74,672 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 74,641 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/s & n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam O/s & n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 72,103 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 72,073 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator O/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 69,854 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 69,560 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 68,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 68,026 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 65,526 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 63,103 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 63,103 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 60,997 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 60,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 58,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centre section joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted.

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking.

under tray fitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s/f tyre treads wearing on inside and outside edges.

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking.

o/s/r tyre tread wearing to excess on inside edge.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 56,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s/f tyre treads wearing on inside and outside edges.

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking.

o/s/r tyre tread wearing to excess on inside edge.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking.

o/s/r tyre tread wearing on inside edge.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 53,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking.

o/s/r tyre tread wearing on inside edge.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,519 miles

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

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 51,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,143 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s drive shaft --- oil seal leaking.

o/s drive shaft --- inner gaiter split.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 49,143 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s drive shaft --- oil seal leaking.

o/s drive shaft --- inner gaiter split.

o/s wiper torn.

one of two n/s/r sidelights in-op.

Fail 24 Aug 2010 46,995 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s inner c/v boot leaking.

o/s inner c/v boot split.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,995 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s inner c/v boot leaking.

o/s inner c/v boot split.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 44,649 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s inner drive shaft boot leaking.

o/s inner drive shaft boot split.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,649 miles

n/s inner drive shaft boot leaking.

o/s inner drive shaft boot split.

Fail 18 Aug 2008 42,341 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,341 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 39,857 miles

both rear tyres wearing to excess on inside edge.

Fail 21 Aug 2006 37,482 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 37,482 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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62 MDE is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 62 MDE, 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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62 MDE is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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