MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust corroding center part
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
exhaust corroding center part
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
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M111 SBY is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 M111 SBY, 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 M111 SBY registered?
M111 SBY is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 October 1998.
Is M111 SBY safe to buy?
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