MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,875 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
signs of corrosion to r/o/s chassis leg
signs of corrosion to r/o/s chassis leg
rear sidelight's do not work with ignition in the off position
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
DISCS FRONT AND REAR IN POOR CONDITION [LOOKS AS IF VEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING]
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
H/BRAKE EFFICENY ON LIMIT FOR M.O.T.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY [WILL SOON NEED ATTN]
DISCS FRONT AND REAR IN POOR CONDITION [LOOKS AS IF VEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING]
H/BRAKE EFFICENY ON LIMIT FOR M.O.T.
REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY [WILL SOON NEED ATTN]
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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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R305 AWL is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R305 AWL, 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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How do I check the history of R305 AWL?
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What year was R305 AWL registered?
R305 AWL is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 March 1998.
Is R305 AWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R305 AWL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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