MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exhausyt heavly corroded
both front fogs brocken
engine covers +under trays +plastic side sills all fitted
front number plate starting to seperate
front pads getting low
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
both front fogs brocken
engine covers +under trays +plastic side sills all fitted
exhausyt heavly corroded
front number plate starting to seperate
front pads getting low
exhaust corroded
oil leak
plastic skirts fitted
rear no. plate seperating
slight play in o/s/f wheel
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
exhaust corroded
oil leak
plastic skirts fitted
rear no. plate seperating
slight play in o/s/f wheel
under tray fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust corroding in various places
gear box leak
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge +nail in it
o/s/f tyre worn on edges+ low tread
plastic side sills fitted +under tray
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust corroding in various places
gear box leak
n/s/f/tyre worn on inner edge + nail in it
o/s/f/tyre worn on edges + low tread
plastic side sills fitted+under tray fitted
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
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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R516 OHY is a 1998 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc 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 R516 OHY, 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 R516 OHY registered?
R516 OHY is a 1998 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 February 1998.
Is R516 OHY safe to buy?
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