MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,203 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front discs worn and pads 80% worn
offside headlamp lens damaged
rear brake discs pitted at rear surface and worn / rear brake pads 90% worn
slight play in steering rack area
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear brake pads are worn to 3mm depth and require replacing
offside headlamp lens cracked
rear discs slight pitting by rust
registration plate lamps are dull
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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R251 MFV is a 1998 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,870cc diesel 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 R251 MFV, 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 R251 MFV registered?
R251 MFV is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 March 1998.
Is R251 MFV safe to buy?
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