MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
exhaust centre and rear poor/ corroded
nearside headlamp beam image poor
rear indicator bulbs faded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
exhaust centre and rear poor/ corroded
nearside headlamp beam image poor
rear indicator bulbs faded
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust in poor condition
rear brake pads look worn low
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust in poor condition
front & rear brake pads look to be worn low.
long travel on brake pedal
nearside rear tyre wall & tread cracking & devoid of tread on inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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R340 XDC is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R340 XDC, 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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R340 XDC is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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