MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
crack in the n/s/r light
exhaust has repairs
rear number plate in poor condition
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
crack in the n/s/r light
exhaust has repairs
rear brake balance poor
rear number plate in poor condition
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
auxillary belt is cracked
brake fluid level is low
oil leak
Gearbox leaking oil around drive shaft
Slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Gearbox leaking oil around drive shaft
Slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint
n/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
n/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face
both rear radius arm foward bushes worn
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both rear radius arm foward bushes worn
windscreen has stonechip in zone a
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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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R131 KMJ is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R131 KMJ, 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 R131 KMJ registered?
R131 KMJ is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 January 1998.
Is R131 KMJ safe to buy?
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