MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,755 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rust on brake pipes
slight bind on offside front brake
slight unbalance on front brakes (nearside lower)
chip in swept zone less than 40mm †fr no plate cracked
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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R164 VLK is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 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 R164 VLK, 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 R164 VLK registered?
R164 VLK is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 May 1998.
Is R164 VLK safe to buy?
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