MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,693 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
surface corosion under body.
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
surface corosion under body.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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)
n/s front seat belt slight damage
Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
advise h/light washers faulty /exhaust system poor condition corroded/not blowing
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R309 HWT is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 R309 HWT, 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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R309 HWT is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 January 1998.
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