MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,585 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
both rear wheels stiff to turn
brake pipes becoming corroded
n/s/f inner drive shaft gator leaking oil though bearing
n/s/f sill corroded but just out side pricribed area
various rubber bushed an cvj boots becoming deteriorated
vehicle becoming corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded
radiator in poor condition
slight damage to center rear seat belt webbing
slight gearbox oil leak
slight wear to front brake discs
Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front-rear fuel pipes becomming corroded
exhaust system becomming corroded
front brake pads starting to become low
offside rear anti-roll bar drop link has slight play in balljoint
Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both front-rear fuel pipes becomming corroded
exhaust system becomming corroded
front brake pads starting to become low
offside rear anti-roll bar drop link has slight play in balljoint
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
radiator in poor condition
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
radiator in poor condition
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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R358 HFG is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R358 HFG, 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 R358 HFG registered?
R358 HFG is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 February 1998.
Is R358 HFG safe to buy?
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