MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,027 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advise o/s wiper blade torn at one end.
advise rear brake paads low.
advise slight deterioration of n/s headlamp reflector.
Advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.
Advise play in both front ball joints.
Advise ,surface rust on n/s/r brake pipe.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advise ,surface rust on n/s/r brake pipe.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advise slight play in both front ball joints.
Advise wiper blade split at ends.
Advise nail in o/s/r tyre.
Advise slight play in n/s/f 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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P298 ACG is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1996 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 103,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 P298 ACG, 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 30 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P298 ACG is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 October 1996.
Is P298 ACG safe to buy?
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