MOT Status
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64,287 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both lower ball joints lateral movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
CO emissions just in limits
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusters broken (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front outer constant velocity joint (inner) clip missing
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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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R199 EHJ is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 R199 EHJ, 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 R199 EHJ registered?
R199 EHJ is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 February 1998.
Is R199 EHJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R199 EHJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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