MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise engine very noisey,appears to be coming from cam belt area/customer was informed before brake and emmissions test
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both number plates fading
nearside front bumper running lamp inoperative
offside rear bumper running lamp inoperative
spare tyre flat
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both number plates fading
nearside front bumper running lamp inoperative
offside rear bumper running lamp inoperative
spare tyre flat
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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R380 TJB is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R380 TJB, 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 R380 TJB registered?
R380 TJB is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 January 1998.
Is R380 TJB safe to buy?
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