MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,303 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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PLAY in n/s front bottom ball joint
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bottom of n/s front bumper damaged
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PLAY in n/s front bottom ball joint
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bottom of n/s front bumper damaged
slight play in steering rack
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
cracks in n/s rear tyre wall
play in n/s front bottom ball joint
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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P138 WKG is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 100,010 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 P138 WKG, 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 29 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P138 WKG registered?
P138 WKG is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 March 1997.
Is P138 WKG safe to buy?
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