MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
241,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion around fuel cap
o/s/f fog light loose
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion around fuel cap
o/s/f fog light loose
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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ELC4OUM is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 ELC4OUM, 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 ELC4OUM registered?
ELC4OUM is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 February 1998.
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