MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,538 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATED
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATED
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
ALL INDICATORS STARTING TO FADE
NSR TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE
REAR AXLE BUSHES PERRISHING
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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R127 GBD is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel 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 R127 GBD, 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 R127 GBD registered?
R127 GBD is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 February 1998.
Is R127 GBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R127 GBD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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