MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,760 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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2 NAILS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 205/55/15H
OFFSIDE HEADLAMP DETERIORATING
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK END
Emissions not tested (7.0)
2 NAILS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 205/55/15H
OFFSIDE HEADLAMP DETERIORATING
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK END
2 NAILS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD
SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK
OFFSIDE HEADLAMP UNIT DETERIORATING
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
EXHAUST BOLTS/NUTS BADLY CORRODED
FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING
OFFSIDE HEADLAMP DAMAGED
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
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R424 YOX is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R424 YOX, 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 R424 YOX registered?
R424 YOX is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 February 1998.
Is R424 YOX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R424 YOX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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