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ExpiredMileage
89,591 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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EXHAUST LEAKING
OFFSIDE MARKER LAMP DAMAGED
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND ON LEGAL LIMIT
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
general surface corrossion on suspension components
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour marker light (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between outer tread and sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear parking light not working.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour marker light (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between outer tread and sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear parking light not working.
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake pads thin. (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s, worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both rear axle trailing arms front bushes split
child seat fitted o/side rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt fittings
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both rear axle trailing arms front bushes split
child seat fitted o/side rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt fittings
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear tyre walls starting to perish
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre worn on edge
unable to check inner brake pads
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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R248 TAV is a 1998 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 R248 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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R248 TAV is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 July 1998.
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