MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,577 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear brake pads are low.
Rear suspension bushes are showing signs of wear.
O/s mirror glass is cracked.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/s mirror glass is cracked.
Rear brake pads are low.
Rear suspension bushes are showing signs of wear.
N/s front tyre is close to the limit.
Number plates are discolouring.
O/s mirror glass is cracked.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/s front tyre is close to the limit.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Number plates are discolouring.
O/s mirror glass is cracked.
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Number plates deteriorating.
O/s mirror glass cracked.
O/s rear tyre close to the limit.
Slight play in o/s front lower ball joint.
Some play in front and rear antiroll bar bushes.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both number plates deteriorating.
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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R396 HNY is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R396 HNY, 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 R396 HNY registered?
R396 HNY is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 1998.
Is R396 HNY safe to buy?
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