MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r brake disc corroded and rusty
n/s/r plus p/s/r chassis corroded and rusty
o/s/r brake pipe corroded and rusty
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r brake disc corroded and rusty
n/s/r plus p/s/r chassis corroded and rusty
o/s/r brake pipe corroded and rusty
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear brake disc corroded and rusty
Oil leak
middle exhaust box very rusty corroded and slightly blowing
some surface rust n/sr brake disc
underside vehicle very rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
rear brake disc corroded
rear brake pads worn
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Oil leak
both front tyres are on the wear indicators
Oil leak
both front tyres are on the wear indicators
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust very rusty, plastic sill covers fitted,
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust very rusty, plastic sill covers fitted,
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
ADVISE # O/S/R TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY
oil leak
ADVISE # O/S/R TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
oil leak
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 NAV is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 NAV, 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 NAV registered?
R251 NAV is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 February 1998.
Is R251 NAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R251 NAV shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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