MOT Status
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80,162 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
n/s inner drive shaft boot leaking.
o/s inner drive shaft boot split.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear tyres wearing to excess on inside edge.
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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