MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear axle bushes are worn and may soon need replacing
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front bumper insecure
Front suspension coil spring top coils are corroded.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear suspension trailing arm bushes are starting to seperate.
Rear tyres are feathered on inner edges.
Slight play in nearside+offside front steering outer track rod ends.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Front bumper insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front wiper could do a better job of clearing screen.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear indicators could show more amber in operation.
Rear suspension trailing arm bushes are seperating from carriers.
Rear tyres are worn slightly out of shape.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R239 TAV is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R239 TAV, 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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R239 TAV is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 May 1998.
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