MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Auxillary drive belt incorrect and or damaged
Both forward bushes on both rear suspension arms slightly deteriorated and beginning to part from housing. No excessive play at time of test.
Front to rear brake pipes suffering from slight surface corrosion.
NSR tyre slightly distorted in shape.
OS headlight slightly dim
OSF brake disk slightly corroded/worn
Slight road noise from NSR wheel bearing or rusty disk.
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Auxillary drive belt incorrect or damaged
Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Both rear suspension arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated
NSR tyre slightly deteriorated and distorted
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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R167 MKO is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R167 MKO, 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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R167 MKO is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 1998.
Is R167 MKO safe to buy?
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