MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bonnet pull damaged
front discs corroded
front tyres bald on edges
offside headlight dull
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
bonnet pull damaged
front discs corroded
front tyres bald on edges
offside headlight dull
front discs corroded
near side rear tyre slightly mishapen
numerous areas of corrossion along suspension components
off side rear tyre bald inner edge and worn to minimum
rear discs corroded
slight blow from exhaust cat joint
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front discs corroded
near side rear tyre slightly mishapen
numerous areas of corrossion along suspension components
off side rear tyre bald inner edge and worn to minimum
rear discs corroded
slight blow from exhaust cat joint
front brake discs corroded
oil leak from engine
rear brake discs corroded
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside 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)
front brake discs corroded
oil leak from engine
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front & rear brake discs worn & corroded on edges
headlight adjusters faulty - too high on zero setting
nearside rear inner tyre side wall cracking
offside & nearside rear tyre worn to legal minimum
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front & rear brake discs worn & corroded on edges
headlight adjusters faulty - too high on zero setting
nearside rear inner tyre side wall cracking
offside & nearside rear tyre worn to legal minimum
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
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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R455 LKV 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 R455 LKV, 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 R455 LKV registered?
R455 LKV is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 February 1998.
Is R455 LKV safe to buy?
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